First-Shift Forklift Operator - Weekly Pay & Benefits

Aerotek; Tennessee; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

Contract to hire pathway

Job summary

Aerotek in Lebanon, TN is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate sit-down propane and electric forklifts in a modern shop environment. You will move steel, aluminum, and truck body components, loading and unloading materials and supporting production lines.

Responsibilities include material handling, inspecting materials, and assisting with shipping/receiving, with first-shift hours and weekly pay. This role offers medical benefits and a path to permanent hire.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating sit-down forklifts in a shop, warehouse, or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate propane and electric forklifts for material movement.
• Strong material handling skills, including loading, unloading, stacking, and organizing various materials.
• Experience using pallet jacks and related material handling equipment.
• Experience in shipping and receiving operations, including handling truck loads and staging materials.
• Ability to accurately verify materials against work orders, pick lists, or job travelers.
• Attention to detail when inspecting materials for damage, shortages, or discrepancies.
• Capability to perform daily forklift inspections and basic equipment maintenance checks.
• Willingness to perform cleaning and general housekeeping tasks around the facility.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to assist and collaborate with other technicians.

Responsibilities

• Operate propane and electric sit-down forklifts to move steel, aluminum, and truck body components throughout the facility.
• Load and unload materials from trucks, storage racks, and staging areas in a safe and efficient manner.
• Deliver raw materials to production lines and remove finished or scrap materials as required to keep workflows running smoothly.
• Verify materials against work orders, pick lists, or job travelers to ensure accuracy and proper documentation.
• Safely stack, store, and organize truck bodies and other materials in designated areas to optimize space and maintain order.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing materials and promptly report any damage, shortages, or discrepancies.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and basic maintenance checks to ensure equipment remains in safe operating condition.
• Use pallet jacks and other material handling equipment as needed to move and stage materials.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including preparing materials for shipment and organizing incoming deliveries.
• Help maintain cleanliness and organization around the facility, including general shop clean-up tasks.
• Collaborate with and support other technicians as needed to meet production and operational goals.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Shipping & receiving

Quality verification

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Tools

Pallet jacks

Basic maintenance tools

Job description

Aerotek in Lebanon, TN is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate sit-down propane and electric forklifts in a modern shop environment. You will move steel, aluminum, and truck body components, loading and unloading materials and supporting production lines.

Responsibilities include material handling, inspecting materials, and assisting with shipping/receiving, with first-shift hours and weekly pay. This role offers medical benefits and a path to permanent hire.