Forklift Driver - 1st Shift

Tranzonic; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tranzonic is hiring for a warehouse role in Knoxville, TN, focusing on operating material handling equipment and ensuring the smooth flow of goods. You will be responsible for loading, unloading, tagging, and complying with daily equipment checks. Candidates should have reliable transportation and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs consistently. Previous warehouse experience is preferred, along with a commitment to productivity standards.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding warehouse environment – lifting and moving 50-100lbs.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Timely put away or transfer of goods.
• Complete daily equipment checklists.
• Load and unload trailers.
• Tag palletized goods for transportation.

Skills

Material handling equipment operation

Warehouse experience

Physical stamina

Productivity standards

Job description

Hospeco Brands Group is the hub for a strategic collection of manufacturing and sales companies that lead the way in multiple categories — from personal care and protection to textiles, from cleaning products to contamination control—to empower its distributor partners into the future. Their cohesive approach promotes operational efficiency and fuels innovation, while equipping its varied businesses to tackle the toughest challenges across industrial and manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences, food service, hospitality, transportation, and many other dynamic market segments. Hospeco Brand Group's rapid growth, both organic and via acquisition, is powered by its team of driven, innovative problem-solvers and a culture of integrity and respect.

Shift: 1st - 7:00pm-3:30pm EST

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Ability to operate material handling equipment (Drexel, forklift, pallet jack, Reach truck, order picker).
• Responsible for the timely put away or transfer of goods.
• Responsible for the completion of the daily equipment checklists.
• Load and unload trailers.
• Properly tag palletized goods for transportation.

Education, Certifications and Licensures:

• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
• The ability to work in a physically demanding warehouse environment – continuously lifting and moving up to 50-100lbs.
• The ability to meet fast-paced productivity goals and standards.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.