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Ascend Staffing

Production

Lavonia, GA

$16.80/hr

Weekly Pay Heavy Lifting Production Worker Tasks & Duties * Assemble mechanical components, wiring, hoses, and plumbing systems on equipment units. * Perform basic electrical wiring and connections ...

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Warehouse Picker - Duluth

Duluth, GA · On-site

$15.25/hr

We need Warehouse Heavy Lifting Pickers in Duluth, GA- $15.25 per hour. -Picker-in-Duluth-GA-15-25-hr-Jobs-in-Duluth-GA/6001999 * Heavy Lifting up tp 75 pounds. * $15.25 per hour. * 8 am-5 pm M-F ...

LP SOLUTION GA LLC

Forklift Operator

Statesboro, GA · On-site

$14 - $16.25/hr

Engage in heavy lifting as required, ensuring safe practices are followed at all times. * Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency. Requirements: * Forklift ...

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How much do heavy lifting jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for heavy lifting in Georgia is $28.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.38 and $30.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is heavy lifting?

A Heavy Lifting job involves physically demanding tasks that require moving, carrying, or lifting heavy objects, typically in industries such as construction, warehousing, manufacturing, and logistics. Workers may handle materials like boxes, equipment, or supplies, often using proper lifting techniques or machinery to prevent injury. These jobs require strength, endurance, and adherence to safety procedures to ensure efficient and safe operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in heavy lifting, and why are they important?

To excel in a Heavy Lifting role, you need physical strength, stamina, good posture, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with material handling equipment like forklifts, pallet jacks, or hoists, and certifications such as OSHA safety training, are commonly required. Attention to detail, time management, teamwork, and a commitment to workplace safety are vital soft skills. These competencies are critical for ensuring efficiency, preventing workplace injuries, and maintaining a productive work environment.

What are some typical physical demands and safety protocols for heavy lifting?

Heavy Lifting jobs require frequent lifting, carrying, and moving of heavy items, sometimes weighing 50 pounds or more, so good physical conditioning and awareness of proper lifting techniques are key. Employers usually provide safety equipment like gloves, back supports, and steel-toe boots, and expect adherence to safety protocols such as using team lifts or mechanical aids for particularly heavy loads. Regular training sessions on safe handling and workplace ergonomics help prevent injuries and ensure compliance with company and industry standards. By consistently following these safety measures, employees can protect themselves and their teammates, contributing to a safer and more efficient work environment.

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Infographic showing various Heavy Lifting job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 47% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,504 per year, or $28.6 per hour.

Poultry Handler (Heavy Lifting Required)

Soulshine Farms

Gainesville, GA • On-site

$16.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Founded in 2018, SoulShine Farms has quickly grown to be a local further-processing poultry industry leader. Our work revolves around our values, our people, and our dedication to quality.
SoulShine Farms is seeking reliable, safety-minded individuals to join our production team as a Poultry Handler at our plant in Gainesville, Georgia. This is an hourly position, and you will be paid weekly for time worked.
The Poultry Handler job has two primary roles we call "Dumpers" and "Pullers." The Dumpers take an empty, sanitized plastic bin, open a batch of chicken meat (chicken tenders and/or breasts), put the chicken into the bin, lift the bin, walk it to cutting tables, and dump the chicken meat onto the tables so the Cutters can begin processing it. The Pullers move the processed chicken meat into the bins and then move the bins on a roller system once they are filled with cut chicken. The bins typically weigh between 70 and 90 pounds when full, depending on the volume processed by the Cutters. Ideally, a bin should be removed every hour; however, sometimes the pace of work is so rapid that bins must be lifted every 20 to 30 minutes to prevent spillage and to ensure the bins do not become excessively heavy. The bins removed from the cutting stations are checked on a roller conveyor and weighed to track the total poundage processed per batch or per hour.
To be eligible for employment as a Poultry Handler, you cannot have undergone any back surgeries or have back issues, as the work involves constantly lifting heavy bins throughout the shift. All Poultry Handlers are required to wear a back support belt, which is provided by SoulShine Farms.
Job Responsibilities
  • Handle raw chicken meat that is maintained at 35°F or lower.
  • Lift filled bins weighing between 50 lbs. (partially full) and 70 to 90 lbs. (full).
  • Move raw chicken onto cutting tables from a bin for processing and/or remove raw chicken after it is processed by placing it into a bin.
  • Move bins from various points on the processing floor to and from the cutting tables.
  • Meet quality-control expectations and maintain high product yields.
  • Follow all supervisor instructions, food-safety procedures, and workplace safety rules.
  • Maintain a minimum production standard.
  • Work in a cold, damp production room while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Pay
This position offers performance-based pay opportunities. To help employees succeed, SoulShine Farms offers starting pay of $16.50 per hour. After 60 days, pay will be increased if you are assigned to the 2nd Shift.
Work Environment and Job Functions
This job is performed in a cold, damp room while walking and standing for an 8-hour shift. The work involves full body movement and heavy lifting. Additional requirements include:
  • Standing and walking on your feet for up to 8 hours per shift.
  • Working with raw poultry in a refrigerated production environment.
  • Wearing required PPE, such as a back brace, boots, smocks, and other protective equipment.
  • Lifting heavy loads.

Schedule
  • 1st and 2nd shift roles are available Monday through Friday.
  • 8-hour shifts are available, and some overtime may be required during the workweek.
  • Occasional Saturday work may be required.
  • Meal and rest breaks are provided in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

Required Qualifications
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. SoulShine Farms is unable to provide employment sponsorship for this position.
  • Ability to understand and follow safety, food-safety, production, and supervisor instructions in English and/or Spanish.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits:
  • Weekly Paychecks
  • Six (6) Paid Holidays
  • Earned Vacation
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with a portion of the premiums paid by SoulShine Farms
Join Our Team
SoulShine Farms offers steady work, skill-building training, and performance-based pay opportunities for motivated team members who are committed to safety, quality, and productivity.
Application Process
Interested parties are invited to submit a resume using this online portal. Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis until the job opening is filled.
IMPORTANT: By submitting this application online, you hereby authorize SoulShine Farms to contact, obtain, and verify the accuracy of the information contained in your application from all current and/or previous employers, references, and educational institutions. You also hereby release from liability SoulShine Farms and its representatives for seeking, gathering, and using such information to make employment decisions, and all other persons or organizations for providing such information.
You understand that any misrepresentation or material omission made by you on this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of your application or immediate termination of employment if you are employed by SoulShine Farms whenever the misrepresentation or material omission is discovered.
SoulShine Farms is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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