2nd Shift Forklift Operator

Automation Personnel Services, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 personal days per year

6 paid Holidays per year

Vacation Pay prorated based on hire—

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings account

Paid Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is seeking a 2nd shift forklift Operator for a food manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, TN. You will operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to load, unload, transport, and store materials safely and efficiently.

This full-time temporary-to-hire position runs 24-28 hours per week with a shift from 3:00pm to 11:30pm, offering a competitive hourly rate and benefits after hire. Join APS Chattanooga to support production and logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception
• Work around extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather).
• Regularly lift 50 pounds, (in office assessment will be conducted)
• Background check and drug screen required

Responsibilities

• Drive forklift to assist with the movement of materials to be processed
• Responsible for raw material and finished goods
• Handling, loading and unloading trucks
• Distribution of material to warehouse or production lines.

Skills

Mobility and balance

Job description

Position

Automation Personnel Services is seeking 2nd shift forklift Operator for a food manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, TN.

Candidates will operate forklifts and other material‑handling equipment to load, unload, transport, and store materials safely and efficiently.

This is a full time temporary to hire position. This position works 24-28 hours per week.

Pay rate:

$16.50 per hour

Shifts and Schedules

Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm

Customer works 24-28 hours per week

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive forklift to assist with the movement of materials to be processed
• Responsible for raw material and finished goods
• Handling, loading and unloading trucks
• Distribution of material to warehouse or production lines.

Skills and Qualifications

• Walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception
• Work around extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather).
• Regularly lift 50 pounds, (in office assessment will be conducted)
• Background check and drug screen required

Excellent Customer Benefits upon hire

• 5 personal days per year
• 6 paid Holidays per year
• Vacation Pay prorated based on hire date
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days.
• Health Savings account
• Paid Quarterly bonus (based on company performance)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401K matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Bonus Opportunity!

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing.

Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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