Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

#WeRackTheWorld

With over 45 years of excellence, stow Group has transformed from a family-owned business into a global leader in the supply chain industry and is at the forefront of driving peak warehouse performance through innovative racking systems and accessible automation solutions.

stow stands as one of the largest and most powerful industrial storage companies worldwide, with 10 manufacturing facilities, 19 commercial offices, and the know-how of around 2000 employees serving customers in 40 countries.  

In 2026, we opened our first U.S. based manufacturing facility in Adairsville, GA and are continuing to grow strong.  It’s exciting times to be at stow! 

Location:   Adairsville, GA United States

Job Description

The Forklift Operator receives loading assignments from dispatch in order of priority, as well as oral and/or written instructions recorded in SharePoint.

• Follows scanner instructions indicating the load to be carried out
• Calculates the truck loading configuration based on the materials in the deliveries (loads to be performed)
• Follows instructions from superiors and dispatch to improve work methods and avoid complaints or damage during loading
• Adapts to changes in work priorities or assignments at management’s request
• Communicates all necessary information to supervisors to enable performance reporting to management by completing the end-of-shift report
  (recording everything done during the shift)
• Loads delivery/shipment materials as requested, within the calculated timeframe and within the proposed floor space (floor meters)
• Performs overseas packaging
• Maintains order and cleanliness during and after each loading
• Respects the environment
• Ensures and monitors the quality and stability of packages and stacking inside the truck
  Packs or straps packages together to ensure stability or prevent damage (with or without supervisor request)
• Ensures and monitors safety
• Assists colleagues when needed
• Completes the loading document
• Connects batteries to chargers and refills them with water if required
• Counts items during inventory and cycle counts
• Takes photos of the load to guarantee loading quality in case of customer complaints
• Outside of live load, is responsible for closing trailers (tarpaulins)
• Respects third-party equipment (transporters’ trailers)
• Is courteous and polite with drivers and assists them when needed (maneuvering, movements, etc.)
• Ensures drivers comply with Stow’s internal rules
• Complies with load-securing legislation
• Performs pre-staging at the request of the supervisor
• Performs 5S audits according to instructions
• Optional: Moves trailers using the tractor

Qualifications

• Warehouse knowledge
• Product knowledge
• Warehouse procedures
• Ability to calculate floor meters and weight distribution on the truck
• Ability to use scanning devices
• Ability to operate a front forklift (license or authorization required)
• Ability to operate a reach truck (license or authorization required)

Additional Information

What do we offer you?

1. PTO, days paid sick leave, 11 US paid holidays
2. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
3. Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
4. Company Paid Life Insurance
5. Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
6. 401K with employer match, currently 4%
7. Tobacco Free Campus

Quality, Safety, Health, Environment, Compliance

Every employee at stow contributes to a safe and compliant work environment. We set the example and motivate each other to work safely, efficiently, and in a qualitative way. stow’s standards, policies, instructions, and local legislations are there to guide our decisions.

EEO

stow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. stow prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Local area, Worldwide, Overseas, Shift work, Night shift

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