Forklift Operator

Tops Products; Covington (TN); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tops Products in Covington, TN is looking for a Forklift Operator 1 to safely operate forklifts and related equipment to move, load, unload, and stack materials within the warehouse and production areas.

You will perform daily inspections, maintain accurate inventory, report safety or maintenance concerns, and follow all safety, quality, and operational standards while assisting with general warehouse duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: completion of 8th grade with additional training.
• 3–6 months of related forklift operation or warehouse experience.
• Specific Vocational Preparation: Over 3 months up to 6 months.

Responsabilités

• Operate forklift trucks to load, unload, and transport materials.
• Load/unload semi-trailers and move products to storage or production areas.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and report discrepancies.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as required.

Connaissances

Safe forklift operation

Inventory accuracy

Basic math

Reading and reporting

Following instructions

Formation

8th grade completion with training

Outils

Forklift equipment

Description du poste

Job Summary

The Forklift Operator 1 is responsible for safely and efficiently operating forklifts and related equipment to move, load, unload, and stack raw paper materials, in-process products, and finished products within the warehouse, storage yard, or factory. This role ensures accurate inventory tracking, conducts routine safety checks, and supports overall warehouse and production operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate forklift trucks equipped with forks, clamps, grapples, or lifting platforms to load, unload, and transport materials.
• Load and unload semi-trailer trucks and move products to designated storage or production areas.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Conduct safety checks on lifts, lubricate equipment, recharge batteries, fill fuel tanks, or replace liquefied-gas tanks as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and report any discrepancies.
• Adhere to all company safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as required.

Physical Demands

Strength Requirement: Medium Work- Exert 20–50 lbs. occasionally, 10–25 lbs. frequently, and up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Activity Requirements

• Lift/Carry: Up to 50 lbs. occasionally; 20–50 lbs. frequently.
• Sitting: Frequently | Standing: Occasionally | Walking: Occasionally
• Reaching: Occasionally | Handling: Occasionally | Keyboard Use: Occasionally
• Hearing/Talking: Occasionally | Near/Far Acuity: Frequently | Depth Perception: Frequently

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to weather, humidity, vibration, and atmospheric conditions: Occasionally
• Noise level: Loud

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Skilled in safe forklift operation, including maneuvering through aisles, ramps, trucks, and storage areas.
• Knowledge of forklift load capacities, dimensions, and balance requirements.
• Ability to recognize spatial limits (doorways, shelves, aisles) for safe material placement.
• Familiar with warehouse layouts for efficient material handling.
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Reading and writing skills sufficient to follow work instructions, read labels, and complete inventory reports.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but routine instructions.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Education: Equivalent to completion of 8th grade with additional training.
• Work Experience: 3–6 months of related forklift operation or warehouse experience.
• Specific Vocational Preparation: Over 3 months up to 6 months.

PPE

Required over 2/3 of the time.

Mental & Work Demands

Cognitive Skills: General learning ability: Low | Motor coordination: High | Manual dexterity: Medium.

Attention and concentration required occasionally for short and detailed tasks.

Work Style

• Repetitive tasks and adherence to specific instructions required.
• Frequent interaction with the public and assistance with assignments.
• Adaptation to change, hazard awareness, and independent planning required occasionally.

Additional Information

The duties and responsibilities described above represent the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.