2nd Shift Shipping and Receiving Forklift Driver

STS; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(K) match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Automobile purchase discounts

Job summary

Adler Pelzer Group in Athens, TN is seeking a 2nd Shift Shipping and Receiving Forklift Driver to support manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes safe forklift operation, accurate handling of inbound and outbound shipments, and teamwork to meet production demands.

The position requires reading and understanding work instructions, the ability to lift 25 pounds, and willingness to work overtime including weekends. Competitive pay and benefits are offered to support career growth.

Qualifications

• Team player with ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in shipping/receiving.
• Committed to reliability and meeting production goals.
• Self-motivated with initiative to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Basic problem-solving skills to support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure forklift is safe to operate by performing pre-shift safety checks.
• Verify incoming/outgoing shipments and material disposition per procedures.
• Accept assignments to support team objectives and maintain plant productivity.
• Maintain housekeeping in the work area and plant.
• Adhere to IATF requirements and read operational work instructions.
• Possess ability to lift 25 pounds and sit for long periods when required.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Perform other duties to support plant operations.

Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Dedicated

Self-Starter

Troubleshooting

Business Development

Critical Thinking

Job description

2nd Shift Shipping and Receiving Forklift Driver

Job Category: Plant Operations

Requisition Number: 2NDSH001794

• Full-Time

Locations

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Athens, TN 37303, USA

Description

Are you looking to be a part of a great team? If yes, join us!

Adler Pelzer Group - a growing global Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry is seeking motivated and committed Forklift Operators for the manufacturing operations in Athens, TN (off of I-75 freeway between Chattanooga and Knoxville).

The Forklift Operator will assist production operations in the manufacturing of the highest quality automotive products as assigned to meet or exceed customer requirements. This role performs all functions as team player contributing to the success of the whole.

The following are the major duties and responsibilities of the Forklift Operator:

• Ensures forklift truck is fully safe to operate by checking for safety items and completing forklift check sheet at beginning of each shift.
• Follows operational procedures for activities, such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments and handling and disposition of materials.
• Accepts assignments and other responsibilities as required in support of team objectives.
• Maintains good housekeeping in work area and throughout the plant.
• Adheres to applicable IATF requirements.
• Ability to read and comprehend operational work instructions.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds overhead as needed.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to work necessary overtime, which may include weekend work.
• All other duties assigned as required to support the plant and its operations.

Note: This section is not inclusive. Other duties are assigned as necessary to support team objectives.

Adler Pelzer offers a competitive pay and benefits package as well as the opportunity to grow one's career.

Benefits include:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• 401(K) match
• life insurance
• short term and long term disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• variety of automobile purchase discounts (BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru-many others)
• tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer. APG participates in the E-Verify Program.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Novice

Business Development

Novice

Critical Thinking

Novice

Behaviors

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer

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