Evening Shift Automotive Logistics Forklift Operator

E&E Manufacturing Co, Inc.; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

E&E Manufacturing Co, Inc. is seeking an Automotive Plant Logistics Forklift Operator to keep production moving and ensure customer orders ship on time. You will handle inbound materials, stage components, and prepare finished parts using our MRP/ERP tools.

Shift is Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM (Second Shift). You will operate forklifts, verify receipts, and train new team members while supporting quality targets and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of forklift operation in a manufacturing environment.
• 1+ year in automotive manufacturing strongly preferred.
• 2+ years using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Plex) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to load/unload trailers and move parts to storage, work cells, and shipping lanes.
• Use the MRP/ERP system to verify receipts, record on-hand inventory, and generate packing slips.
• Validate parts per written work instructions; confirm counts for part marking, packaging, and shipment to meet specs.
• Prepare crates, pallets, and cartons; wrap and package assemblies; label and ship information as required.
• Select shipment methods, record weights and charges, apply postage or freight labels as needed.
• Match shipments to bills of lading, invoices, and orders; compare identifiers, quantities, and measurements for accuracy.
• Receive incoming materials; inspect, reject damaged goods, document shortages, and route materials to the right departments.
• Train new team members on shipping and receiving procedures.
• Support customer requirements and company goals; collaborate and maintain a positive team environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Plex

Job description

E&E Manufacturing Co, Inc. is seeking an Automotive Plant Logistics Forklift Operator to keep production moving and ensure customer orders ship on time. You will handle inbound materials, stage components, and prepare finished parts using our MRP/ERP tools.

Shift is Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM (Second Shift). You will operate forklifts, verify receipts, and train new team members while supporting quality targets and safety protocols.