Forklift Driver

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY in La Vergne, TN is seeking a Forklift Driver to safely operate forklifts and related equipment to support receiving, shipping, warehouse, and production activities.

You will move materials, verify labels, assist with put-away, and help maintain a clean, organized 5S workspace while following safety procedures and OSHA guidelines. This role also requires teamwork and reliable attendance to support multiple departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Forklift certification required or ability to obtain company-approved certification.
• Previous forklift, warehouse, manufacturing, receiving, or shipping experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts as required.
• Ability to understand shipping labels, pallet identification, and basic warehouse documentation.
• Basic computer or scanner experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Receiving, Shipping, Warehouse, Production, and Operations teams.
• Strong attention to safety, accuracy, and material handling.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming trucks, trailers, pallets, and materials safely.
• Transport received materials to designated warehouse, inspection, staging, or production areas.
• Verify pallet quantity, labels, and material condition during movement.
• Support the Receiving team with material transfers and put-away activities.
• Report damaged materials, incorrect quantities, or labeling discrepancies immediately.
• Prioritize urgent RMA or production materials when requested.
• Move completed units, pallets, and finished goods from staging areas to the shipping dock.
• Load outbound trucks and trailers safely according to shipping requirements.
• Verify that the correct pallets and materials are loaded for shipment.
• Support pallet staging and organization based on shipment schedules.
• Coordinate with the Shipping team to ensure materials are available for scheduled carrier pickups.
• Assist with urgent or priority shipments as required.
• Provide forklift support for RMA receiving and shipping activities.
• Move heavy units, racks, pallets, equipment, and materials between designated operational areas.
• Respond promptly to material-movement requests to prevent delays to receiving, repair, testing, production, or shipping.
• Maintain proper material flow and ensure items are delivered to the correct designated locations.
• Follow FIFO and other material-control requirements when applicable.
• Perform daily forklift inspections before operating equipment.
• Operate forklifts in accordance with company safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Immediately report forklift damage, mechanical problems, accidents, or unsafe conditions.
• Follow pedestrian safety rules, designated forklift lanes, speed limits, and loading requirements.
• Ensure loads are properly secured and within the forklift's rated capacity.
• Maintain a valid forklift certification as required.
• Never operate equipment in an unsafe manner.
• Maintain clean and organized receiving, shipping, staging, and warehouse areas.
• Keep aisles, emergency exits, forklift lanes, and work areas clear.
• Return pallets, carts, and materials to their designated locations.
• Support 5S and continuous-improvement activities.
• Assist with inventory organization and physical inventory activities when required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Barcode scanner

Job description

• Location 400 New Sanford Blvd,La Vergne, TN, 37086,United States

Contact information

Description

Position Summary

The Forklift Driver is responsible for safely operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment to support receiving, shipping, warehouse, and production operations. This position ensures materials, pallets, and finished goods are moved safely, accurately, and on time while maintaining inventory accuracy and a clean, organized work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid forklift certification required, or ability to complete company-approved forklift certification.
• Experience operating sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts preferred.
• Experience supporting receiving, shipping, warehouse, manufacturing, or RMA operations preferred.
• Ability to safely load and unload trucks, trailers, pallets, equipment, and materials.
• Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 65 lbs as required.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, stand, walk, and perform physical warehouse duties throughout the shift.
• Ability to read pallet labels, shipping labels, part numbers, serial numbers, and basic warehouse documentation.
• Basic computer, barcode scanner, or inventory-system knowledge preferred.
• Ability to follow all company safety procedures, forklift traffic rules, and OSHA requirements.
• Strong attention to safety, accuracy, and proper material handling.
• Ability to prioritize urgent Receiving, Shipping, and RMA material-movement requests to prevent operational delays.
• Ability to work independently while also supporting Receiving, Shipping, Warehouse, Production, and Operations teams.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality required.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S requirements.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or different shifts when required.

Summary

The Forklift Driver is responsible for safely operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment to support receiving, shipping, warehouse, and production operations. This position ensures materials, pallets, and finished goods are moved safely, accurately, and on time while maintaining inventory accuracy and a clean, organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving Support

• Unload incoming trucks, trailers, pallets, and materials safely.
• Transport received materials from the receiving dock to designated warehouse, inspection, staging, or production areas.
• Verify pallet quantity, labels, and material condition during movement.
• Support the Receiving team with material transfers and put-away activities.
• Report damaged materials, incorrect quantities, or labeling discrepancies immediately.
• Prioritize urgent RMA or production materials when requested.

Shipping Support

• Move completed units, pallets, and finished goods from staging areas to the shipping dock.
• Load outbound trucks and trailers safely according to shipping requirements.
• Verify that the correct pallets and materials are loaded for shipment.
• Support pallet staging and organization based on shipment schedules.
• Coordinate with the Shipping team to ensure materials are available for scheduled carrier pickups.
• Assist with urgent or priority shipments as required.

Production & RMA Support

• Provide forklift support for RMA receiving and shipping activities.
• Move heavy units, racks, pallets, equipment, and materials between designated operational areas.
• Respond promptly to material-movement requests to prevent delays to receiving, repair, testing, production, or shipping.
• Maintain proper material flow and ensure items are delivered to the correct designated locations.
• Follow FIFO and other material-control requirements when applicable.

Safety & Equipment

• Perform daily forklift inspections before operating equipment.
• Operate forklifts in accordance with company safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Immediately report forklift damage, mechanical problems, accidents, or unsafe conditions.
• Follow pedestrian safety rules, designated forklift lanes, speed limits, and loading requirements.
• Ensure loads are properly secured and within the forklift's rated capacity.
• Maintain a valid forklift certification as required.
• Never operate equipment in an unsafe manner.

Warehouse & 5S

• Maintain clean and organized receiving, shipping, staging, and warehouse areas.
• Keep aisles, emergency exits, forklift lanes, and work areas clear.
• Return pallets, carts, and materials to their designated locations.
• Support 5S and continuous-improvement activities.
• Assist with inventory organization and physical inventory activities when required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift certification required or ability to obtain company-approved certification.
• Previous forklift, warehouse, manufacturing, receiving, or shipping experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts as required.
• Ability to understand shipping labels, pallet identification, and basic warehouse documentation.
• Basic computer or scanner experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Receiving, Shipping, Warehouse, Production, and Operations teams.
• Strong attention to safety, accuracy, and material handling.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a warehouse/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and perform material-handling activities throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely handle materials within company‑defined lifting requirements.
• Ability to work around forklifts, pallets, racks, trucks, and other industrial equipment.

Performance Expectations

• Maintain safe forklift operation at all times.
• Respond promptly to Receiving and Shipping requests.
• Minimize operational delays caused by material movement.
• Maintain accurate material location and proper staging.
• Support on‑time receiving and shipping targets.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Follow all company safety, quality, 5S, and operational procedures.