Forklift / Material Handler

Laborup; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Laborup is hiring for forklift/material handler roles at a plastics manufacturing site in Morristown, TN. You will operate a forklift, move materials, and support production to keep lines running smoothly.

The role offers day or night shifts on a rotating 12-hour schedule with overtime and full-time, direct-hire employment. Candidates should be safety‑conscious, reliable, and able to read work instructions and documentation.

Advancement opportunities exist from the shop floor based on performance.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely perform physical, hands-on material handling on a 12-hour shift.
• Strong safety, accuracy, and organization.
• Effective communication with production and warehouse teams.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and material documentation.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklift to move materials and products throughout the facility.
• Plan, stage, and deliver materials to production areas to maintain output.
• Support pick & pack to ensure orders and materials are accurate and timely.
• Verify incoming/outgoing materials for quality and condition.
• Maintain organized storage and locations used by production teams.
• Communicate inventory status to prevent shortages.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Attention to detail

Reading work instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring Forklift / Material Handlers for a large, established plastics manufacturing operation.

This is a hands‑on material handling role responsible for keeping production areas supplied and moving finished and work‑in‑process materials throughout the facility. You’ll use a forklift to deliver materials, supplies, and WIP to manufacturing areas, move completed products into storage, and help ensure production teams have what they need to keep operating without interruption.

What makes this role great:

• Independent Work: Take ownership of your area, priorities, inventory organization, and material flow throughout the shift
• 50% of Your Days Off: Rotating 12-hour schedules + ability to choose either days or nights
• Direct Path to Advancement: Advanced production and lead roles are filled from the shop floor, creating opportunities for promotion

Compensation

• $17/hr – Day shift
• $18/hr – Night shift
• Built-in overtime through the rotating schedules
• Full-time, direct-hire – not a temp job

Shift

Multiple openings are available on both days and nights:

• Day Shift: Rotating 2-2-3 schedule, 12-hour shifts
• Night Shift: Rotating 4-on / 4-off schedule, 12-hour shifts

Responsibilities:

• Forklift Operation: Safely transport work‑in‑process materials, finished products, supplies, and other materials throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Production Support: Plan, stage, and deliver required materials and supplies to production areas to maintain steady manufacturing output.
• Pick & Pack Support: Work closely with Pick & Pack personnel to ensure orders and materials are accurate and delivered on time.
• Material Verification: Check incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy, condition, and quality before movement or delivery.
• Inventory & Storage: Maintain organized and accurate storage racks and material locations used by production and Pick & Pack teams.
• Supply Monitoring: Communicate with production and other departments to prevent material or supply shortages from disrupting operations.

Qualifications:

Required

• Ability to safely perform physical, hands‑on material handling work throughout a 12‑hour shift
• Strong attention to safety, material accuracy, and organization
• Ability to communicate effectively with production and warehouse teams
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, labels, and material documentation
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

Preferred

• Previous forklift experience
• Previous material handling, warehouse, manufacturing, or production experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills