McLane Company, Inc. is hiring: Forklift Operator in Athens

Forklift Operator at McLane Company, Inc.

Overview

Start a fulfilling career as a Forklift Operator. The Forklift Operator uses industrial, powered, computer-equipped standup forklifts to move materials throughout the distribution center and place product in designated areas. You may be required to work at heights of 20 feet or more.

Benefits You Can Count On

• Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
• Shift start time: 5:00am
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance (start on day 60)
• Earn vacation time and sick leave accrual from day one; paid holidays after 90 days
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, and more

What You’ll Do As a Forklift Operator

• Retrieve and transport product to assigned slots
• Identify product to be selected, sorted, and placed
• Follow aisle specifications for product sorting and placement
• Enter assigned product for each shift into the system
• Work safely to prevent injury to people and damage to products and equipment
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications You’ll Bring As a Warehouse Teammate

• At least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous experience operating a forklift and RF Utility (preferred, not required)
• Ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks safely

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Organized
• Problem solver
• Teamwork oriented
• Safety conscious
• Detail-oriented

Additional Information

• Moving America forward — together. Since 1894, McLane has built a nationwide network of teammates across restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries.
• Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen as permitted by law.
• All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
• For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, visit the McLane legal employment page.

Location and Job Details

• Primary Location: United States-Georgia-Athens
• Work Locations: DC Southeast
• Job: Warehouse
• Schedule: Full-time
• Shift: 1st - Day
• Employee Status: Regular

Job Functions and Industry

• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Truck Transportation

Note: This posting may include related roles such as Seasonal Package Handler or additional Forklift Operator shifts. This description retains core content from the original job listing.