Efficient Forklift Operator: Safe, Growth‑Oriented

STEVES AND SONS INC in; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

401K match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

MetLife benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Referral bonus

Discount program

Career development

Job summary

STEVE'S AND SONS INC is seeking an experienced forklift operator to support warehouse operations. The role includes loading/unloading, transporting, storing, and labeling products, while ensuring safety and compliance with OSHA guidelines.

The position emphasizes equipment inspection, fluids checks, and maintaining material handling gear to support efficient logistics. Day shift details include 6:30 am start times and potential Saturday production as needed.

Qualifications

• Identify and report faulty pieces of equipment, damages, and safety concerns to the Supervisor immediately.
• Load and unload products from trailers using forklift trucks and other materials handling equipment.
• Store the products in proper places in the production floor.
• Transport products in proper places in the production floor.
• Deliver products to various units in a safe and timely manner.
• Sort, pack, wrap, tie and label products as per our company procedures.
• Clean work area and equipment regularly by removing empty pallets, wood and any other required products.
• Follow company standards and legal regulations to ensure a safe and positive work atmosphere.
• Maintain material handling equipment by recharging, cleaning, oiling, refueling, and other necessary actions, and record all information on our eMaint system.
• This position is not a sit only forklift operator position.
• A forklift operator must inspect the forklift before operations begin.
• First, the operator must check both the fuel and voltage levels before the operation.
• Failing to do so can result in a malfunction of the machinery and ultimately result in collateral damage to product or injury to our team members.
• Another key survey is hydraulic oil. Hydraulic oil permits the forklift to raise and lower its lift platforms throughout the operation.
• It is crucial to check other fluids that will enhance the use of the vehicle and also check some of the parts to make sure they are not worn or damaged.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report faulty pieces of equipment, damages, and safety concerns to the Supervisor immediately.
• Load and unload products from trailers using forklift trucks and other materials handling equipment.
• Store the products in proper places in the production floor.
• Transport products in proper places in the production floor.
• Deliver products to various units in a safe and timely manner.
• Sort, pack, wrap, tie and label products as per our company procedures.
• Clean work area and equipment regularly by removing empty pallets, wood and any other required products.
• Follow company standards and legal regulations to ensure a safe and positive work atmosphere.
• Maintain material handling equipment by recharging, cleaning, oiling, refueling, and other necessary actions, and record all information on our eMaint system.
• This position is not a sit only forklift operator position.
• A forklift operator must inspect the forklift before operations begin.
• First, the operator must check both the fuel and voltage levels before the operation.
• Failing to do so can result in a malfunction of the machinery and ultimately result in collateral damage to product or injury to our team members.
• Another key survey is hydraulic oil. Hydraulic oil permits the forklift to raise and lower its lift platforms throughout the operation.
• It is crucial to check other fluids that will enhance the use of the vehicle and also check some of the parts to make sure they are not worn or damaged.

Job description

STEVE'S AND SONS INC is seeking an experienced forklift operator to support warehouse operations. The role includes loading/unloading, transporting, storing, and labeling products, while ensuring safety and compliance with OSHA guidelines.

The position emphasizes equipment inspection, fluids checks, and maintaining material handling gear to support efficient logistics. Day shift details include 6:30 am start times and potential Saturday production as needed.