Job ID: CE137407819
Location: McDonough, GA
Category: Industrial & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 08/19/2026
Cherry Picker Forklift Operator | $18.00 per hour| Sun–Thur., 5:00 p.m.-Finish | Warehouse Environment |
What Matters Most:
- Competitive Pay: $18.00 per hour
- Schedule: Sunday – Thursday; 5:00 p.m.-Finish
- Location: McDonough, Ga.
- Temporary-to-hire opportunity with career growth and stability
- Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit and our referral bonus program.
Job Description:
The Cherry Picker Forklift Operator is responsible for safely operating a cherry picker/order picker forklift to pull, move, replenish, and stage products within the warehouse. This position requires strong attention to safety, accuracy, and productivity in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Responsibilities:
- Safely operate a cherry picker/order picker forklift to pick and move products throughout the warehouse
- Pull customer orders accurately using RF scanners or order sheets
- Replenish product locations and stage completed orders for shipping
- Load, unload, stack, and palletize cases as needed
- Inspect products, labels, and packaging for accuracy and damage
- Maintain inventory accuracy by placing products in the correct locations
- Follow all warehouse safety rules, OSHA guidelines, and alcohol-handling procedures
- Keep assigned work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards
- Report damaged products, equipment issues, or inventory discrepancies to a supervisor
- Assist with general warehouse duties as needed
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Previous cherry picker/order picker forklift experience required
- Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment in a fast-paced environment
- Experience using RF scanners or warehouse management systems preferred
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Dependable attendance and punctuality required
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Previous warehouse, distribution, or beverage/alcohol warehouse experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull cases of product as required
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the shift
- Comfortable working at elevated heights while operating cherry picker equipment
- Must be able to work in a warehouse environment with frequent movement and equipment traffic
Benefits and Perks:
- $18.00 per hour
- Medical, dental, vision benefits
- Holidays
- Training & Growth
Your New Organization:
You will be working in the most progressive business and family-oriented community in Metro Atlanta with a focus on enhanced quality of life initiatives that were established in 1821. It is in the Piedmont section of northern Georgia, and surrounded by the counties of Butts, Clayton, and Dekalb.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
In the spirit of pay transparency, we want to share the base salary for this position is $18.00, not including benefits, potential bonuses or additional compensation once hired as permanent employee at our client. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as individual skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition, we also believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth.
