Antioch TnForklift Oder Picker1st shift

Abacus Corporation; Antioch (TN); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

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Weekly Pay

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Job summary

Abacus Corporation is hiring Forklift Operators for the Bender Group 3PL in Antioch, TN. The role requires a minimum of 1 year of experience operating a Cherry Picker or Sit-Down Forklift. Operators should be detail-oriented and willing to assist with manual tasks. The position offers weekly pay and a supportive culture within a growing staffing leader. Steel-toed shoes are mandatory, and applicants must adhere to strict attendance policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience operating a Cherry Picker or Sit-Down Forklift.
• Strong ability to read instructions and perform accurate inventory counts.
• Willingness to follow 'The Bender Way' for workload management.

Responsibilities

• Operate Cherry Picker and Sit-Down Forklift as required.
• Assist with manual tasks and loading/unloading trucks.
• Follow complex work orders and shipping instructions accurately.

Skills

Operating a Cherry Picker

Communication

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Job description

Overview

• Forklift & Order Picker – 1st Shift (Bender Group 3PL)
• Location: Antioch, TN
• Agency: Abacus Corporation – Smyrna Branch
• Pay Rate: $19.00/hr
• Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Must be flexible for overtime/early starts)

Abacus Corporation is a family-owned staffing leader with 80+ years of experience, providing modern workforce solutions nationwide. With a supportive culture and over 25,000 employees, we offer long-term jobs, competitive pay, benefits, and real growth opportunities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Abacus is hiring skilled Forklift Operators for the Bender Group 3PL in Antioch. We are looking for "Hybrid" workers who can operate heavy equipment with precision but are also willing to jump on the floor to help the team meet daily distribution goals for our camping and outdoor supply clients.

Responsibilities

• Key Equipment & Tasks: Primary Operation: Must have at least 1 year of experience operating a Cherry Picker (Order Picker).
• Secondary Operation: Ability to operate a Sit-Down Forklift as needed.
• Hybrid Role: You will not be on the forklift 100% of the time. You must be willing to work on the floor, assisting with manual tasks and loading/unloading trucks.
• Internal Certification: While 1 year of experience is required, the supervisor will provide internal certification at the facility.

Logistics & Accuracy Requirements

• This is a detail-oriented position. We are looking for operators who are fast but never "Careless."
• Work Order Management: Ability to read and follow complex work orders and shipping instructions perfectly.
• Precision Counting: Must have a high attention to detail when counting boxes and staging product.
• Communication: Must be a proactive communicator who collaborates effectively with coworkers to keep the workflow moving.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of verifiable experience on a Cherry Picker or Sit-Down Forklift.
• Attitude: A "Team-Player" mentality—no task is too small, whether on or off the lift.
• Math & Reading: Strong ability to read instructions and perform accurate inventory counts.
• Safety Gear: Steel-toed shoes are mandatory.
• Patience: Willingness to follow "The Bender Way" for workload management.

Site Rules & Benefits

• NO ELECTRONICS: Cell phones and smartwatches are strictly prohibited in the warehouse.
• Environment: Non-climate-controlled warehouse; please dress appropriately for the weather.
• Reliability: Strict attendance policy—zero call-outs during the first 2 weeks.
• Weekly Pay: Get paid every Friday!
• Monthly Swag Raffle: Leave a Google Review for the Smyrna branch to enter to win!