Forklift & Material Handler — 12-Hour Shifts, Day/Night

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

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.