Forklift Material Handler Associate

Coefficientcap; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dog food company as a Forklift Associate in Nashville, ensuring the safe delivery of quality meals for dogs. This role requires operating forklifts and managing inventory in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in logistics and a commitment to safety, operating in refrigerated conditions. Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits including 401K, paid time off, and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Associate Discount

401K with a match to 4%

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Formal training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years experience operating forklifts.
• 1 year experience in logistics/inventory management.
• Able to work in refrigerated temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cycle counts and manage product stock.
• Load trucks ensuring quality and safety of meals.
• Work flexible shifts and meet physical requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Heavy Lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

Job description

Nom Nom delivers delight to your dog’s day. We’re driven by a deep love for dogs and a commitment to their well-being, and are guided by a simple yet powerful philosophy: to provide pups with meals that mirror the devotion, attention, and care that they give us.

Our variety of real good, feel good meals burst with vibrant ingredients and tasty textures. They’re prepared, portioned, and packaged in our very own kitchens, and personalized all the way down to the calorie to meet the unique needs of every dog we serve. Board-certified veterinary nutritionists and world-class scientists have made sure of that, by ensuring maximum nutrition from all of our recipes while advancing dog health at large.

Join us on our journey to push boundaries and innovate relentlessly, in order to create the most exciting dog food ever. You’ll be part of a world where passion meets nutrition, and every tail wag is a testament to our dedication to dogs—and the people that love them.

FORKLIFT (MATERIAL HANDLER) ASSOCIATE

At Nom Nom the future is fresh and we are looking for experienced forklift drivers to fill our open Inventory/Warehouse positions. This role will assist with cycle counts, managing product stock, and loading trucks to help us ensure that every meal we send to our customers is safe and of excellent quality. We look for individuals who want to bring their best selves and who will challenge one another to grow together. We have two locations in the Bordeaux and Whites Creek areas of Nashville. We have various positions and shifts available, with pay starting at $20.00 an hour, plus an additional $1.50 for shift differential on the 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Our Inventory Associates are keeping accurate counts, managing product stock, and loading trucks.

1st shift (Monday - Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM)

2nd shift (Monday - Thursday 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM and Friday 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM)

3rd shift (Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM)

Don’t worry, we have some cool protective gear to supply you and we will reimburse you for slip-resistant and steel-toe footwear to make sure you are staying safe, where applicable.

What are we looking for?

Education and Professional Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Forklift certification

Knowledge/Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience operating stand-up or sit-down forklift machines.
• Minimum of 1 year logistics/inventory management experience.
• Must be flexible to work weekends, extended shifts, and other assigned shifts as needed.
• Ability to work as a member of a team, communicating clearly with others, raising concerns, talking through ideas, and buying into final decisions.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position requiring heavy lifting up to 100 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 500 lbs on pallet jacks, carrying tools and supplies, kneeling, stooping, climbing, and standing on feet for up to 6 hours continuously.
• The department is refrigerated at -10 to 50 degrees. You must be able to work at this temperature for the entire shift.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Because our Associates are working in temperatures around -10 to 50 degrees, we recommend long pants, long sleeves, jackets, hoodies, ski caps, and thick socks to remain comfortable throughout the workday. We provide all safety equipment and require slip-resistant boots or steel-toe boots in some areas.

What can you expect from Nom Nom?

• Join a passionate, courageous, and authentic team
• An innovative, inclusive, and collaborative environment
• An industry-competitive pay and benefits package
• Associate Discount
• 401K with a match to 4%
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Formal training and opportunities for career progression

Nom Nom embraces inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Nom Nom is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.