Forklift Driver/Material Handler (First Shift) at TVS Supply Chain Solutions Chattanooga, TN

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

TVS SCS NA is seeking a Warehouse/Logistics professional to operate a forklift in a busy warehouse, handling receipt, storage and distribution of materials. You will use RF scanning to direct disposition of goods and ensure accurate labeling and paperwork is completed.

Essential duties include daily equipment checks, moving and staging orders for outbound shipping, and maintaining a safe, organized work area in compliance with company standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience operating a Forklift in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• OSHA‑endorsed forklift certification or ability to become certified.
• Previous use of RF Scanning equipment and use Warehouse Management system.
• Must be able to identify products through reading, interpreting, and scanning pallet information.
• Ability to understand instructions in English.
• Knowledge of safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklift to move racks, pallets and crates.
• Receive, store and distribute materials.
• Use RF scanning to direct material disposition.
• Inspect equipment daily and escalate issues.
• Prepare finished orders for outbound shipping.
• Ensure proper labeling and documentation.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety compliance.
• Attend to on-time attendance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication proficiency

Technical capacity

Teamwork orientation

Decision making

Results driven

High safety regard

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF Scanning equipment

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Description

A Forklift Driver/Material Handler is responsible for operating material handling equipment (forklift) to receive, store and distribute material, parts and supplies, using wireless RF scanning equipment to direct disposition of materials.

Essential Functions

• Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment (forklift) to maneuver racks, containers, pallets and crates
• Move, locate, relocate, load, unload and stack material in assigned area
• Perform routine daily equipment inspections and escalate issues
• Gather finished orders for movement to outbound shipping area
• Ensure product is labeled and free of damages, overages and shortages
• Accurately complete all related paperwork
• Adhere to quality and customer service standards set forth by the company
• Observe and comply with all safety procedures and guidelines
• Ensure that materials loaded to be transported are properly stacked and secure
• Perform housekeeping tasks such as sweeping and removing scrap, pallets, cardboard, etc.
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable attendance at work

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Communication proficiency
• Technical capacity
• Teamwork orientation
• Decision making
• Results driven
• High safety regard

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly sits on a powered forklift and is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The associate may occasionally be required to lift 51 pounds; anything greater than 51 pounds requires assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This job is performed in a busy warehouse environment with high forklift traffic. Warehouses are subject to seasonal temperatures. Steel‑toed shoes, safety glasses and vests are required personal protective equipment (PPE); one or all PPE may be required based upon the site requirements.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full Time, Non‑Exempt. Schedule flexibility for extended or unplanned work hours is required.

Travel

No travel is required between locations.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience operating a Forklift in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• OSHA‑endorsed forklift certification or ability to become certified.
• Previous use of RF Scanning equipment and use Warehouse Management system.
• Must be able to identify products through reading, interpreting, and scanning pallet information.
• Ability to understand instructions in English.
• Knowledge of safety practices.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. As an EEO employer, TVS SCS NA is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture. The TVS SCS NA team does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law within any employment practices. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants; please contact Hope Molyneaux at [e-mail] to make a reasonable accommodation request. The employee selected for this role must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. TVS SCS NA complies with the CPRA: CALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE TVS Supply Chain Solutions.