Forklift Operator / Loader II

Job Description

Job Description

WHY JOIN SUPER-SOD?

At Super-Sod, we've been growing grass—and growing careers—since 1892. What began as a small general store has evolved into a trusted name in turfgrass and one of the largest suppliers of sod in the nation. We encourage a collaborative culture and have been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. With a long-standing tradition of excellence, we're proud to continue growing strong!

WE PROUDLY OFFER :

Benefits are available to full-time employees working 30+ hours per week :

Competitive Wages

Flexible Paid Time Off

Comprehensive health and wellness plans (medical, dental, vision, HSA, supplemental life, accident, hospital, and critical illness)

Hourly Benefits Overview

• Salary Benefits Overview

Access to Employee Marketplace

Employer-sponsored discounts

Health and Wellness programs

Employee Assistance programs

Under limited supervision, a Forklift Operator / Sod Loader II performs manual labor to assist in the upkeep, stocking and fulfillment of customer orders in the retail warehouses and outlet yards.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

The employee will be expected to work outside in all weather conditions and must have suitable clothing. They must have the ability and willingness to work in adverse conditions, not just including extreme weather but enclosed spaces and heights up to 8 feet. The employee will be expected to work around and with machinery that distributes loud noises and exhaust. Personal Protective gear is provided by the employer. This position does require handling and operating of heavy equipment which may introduce a high risk to slips, trips and falls.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift products and office supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This employee requires full range of motion of arms and legs and requires constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.

Typical / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours can change at the discretion of the Regional Manager, though typical hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday work required as job duties demand (typically during harvesting season, March-November, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.).

Travel

Travel is not required for this position.

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Base Pay (Hourly) :

Additional Compensation :

Additional Details :

Hourly Retail Sales Pay Range

$18—$20 USD

OTHER DUTIES :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.