According to a report from Fox 28, Briggs & Stratton is looking to fill almost 50 open positions at its manufacturing facility in Statesboro, Ga. The Statesboro facility currently employees about 500 people. The available positions include operators, forklift experienced material handlers and technicians.

"Now is an exciting time to join Briggs & Stratton and be part of a new beginning,” says Steve Andrews, Briggs & Stratton’s new president and CEO. “Many opportunities are available to be a part of an iconic company with a renewed focus on innovation, new products, quick action and growth. I’m impressed with the talented team of employees at Briggs & Stratton and look forward to growing that team to support what will again be a very successful business."