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We work as a team, collaborating with and supporting each other for the good of Southern States ... Bolts heavy pieces to bottom of container or skid. * Wraps and pads product with paper or other ...

Crater Packer 5 - 1st shift

Hampton, GA ยท On-site

$21.24 - $23.09/hr

We work as a team, collaborating with and supporting each other for the good of Southern States ... Bolts heavy pieces to bottom of container or skid. * Wraps and pads product with paper or other ...

Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container ...

Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container ...

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How much do southern container jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for southern container in the United States is $61,822.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Southern Container?

A Southern Container job typically involves working in the shipping, packaging, or logistics industry, handling containerized goods for transportation and distribution. Responsibilities may include loading and unloading containers, inspecting shipments, coordinating logistics, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Jobs in this field can range from warehouse workers to managerial roles, depending on experience and qualifications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Southern Container position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Southern Container role, strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and logistics experience are generally required, often supported by a background in supply chain management or warehouse operations. Familiarity with inventory management systems, forklift operation certifications, and shipping software are commonly necessary technical qualifications. Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills set top performers apart in this field. These skills and qualities are essential to ensure efficient container handling, minimize errors, and maintain smooth workflows in a busy distribution environment.

What does a Southern Container do?

In a Southern Container position, your workday often involves coordinating the shipping and receiving of containers, managing inventory records, and inspecting goods for accuracy and quality. You'll collaborate with warehouse staff, truck drivers, and logistics managers to ensure containers are loaded, unloaded, and documented efficiently. The job may also require operating warehouse equipment and addressing unexpected challenges, such as delays or misplaced shipments. This dynamic environment offers the opportunity to develop logistics expertise, contribute to team goals, and advance into supervisory or management positions over time.

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Infographic showing various Southern Container job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,822 per year, or $29.7 per hour.

Material Services- Welding Forklift Operator, 1st Shift & 2nd Shift

Jefferson Southern

Rockmart, GA โ€ข On-site

$15.25 - $17.75/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

Forklift Operator

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Follow all safety protocols while operating the forklift
  • Keep weld cells running by delivering parts and containers to the cells in a timely manner
  • Take finished comps to the proper storage location.
  • Scan in all material that is moved to the proper storage location
  • Ensure all old shipping tags are removed from empty containers before being set up in the well cells.
  • Notify team ladders and/or coordinators when running low on stamping or child parts
  • Make sure damaged containers are not set up in weld cells and take any damaged containers to the rack repair area outside.
  • Keep banks of parts and completed assemblies in neat order
  • Keep the weld cells neat and orderly and remove all stamping from weld cells that are not being used on current production.
  • Work together with other forklift drivers to support production and eliminate downtime on all weld cells.
  • Keep the forklifts charged.
  • Drivers must be able to support production using stand-up forklifts as well as sit-down forklifts.
  • Abide by all safety policies and accident reporting procedures at all times.
  • All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Forklift Certification Required
  • Prior knowledge of material handling in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Environmental & Physical Demands:

The environmental conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, sharp objects, and constant loud noise. The employee is regularly required to use their hands to touch and handle objects; hear; talk; and see, including close vision; stand for long hours, stoop; kneel; sit; climb; balance; and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.

About JSC:

Jefferson Southern Corporation, or JSC, is a Tier One automotive supplier. This means that we produce and sell parts that are ready to be installed in automobiles. Our parts are stamped out of steel and then welded. We produce several parts that are part of the "white body" or interior shell of the car. These parts are not very visible after the vehicle is completed, but they are vital to the strength, safety and performance of the car.

Jefferson Southern Corporation offers our employees a variety of benefit programs to meet their needs. Jefferson Southern Corporation provides Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Telemedicine coverage, and 401K for all employees and some benefits are at no cost.