Forklift Operator

Automation Personnel Services, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

401(k) Retirement Plan

Referral bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services in Nashville is seeking a Forklift Operator for a full-time, temporary-to-hire role. You will load/unload, wrap pallets, and move materials within a warehouse while upholding safety standards. The position offers weekly pay and a benefits package, plus a 401(k) retirement plan and a referral bonus.

Shift options include 6:00am–2:30pm, 2:00pm–10:30pm, or 10:00pm–6:30am, with weekends possible.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience operating sit-down forklifts required.
• Previous experience in a warehouse setting is required.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs with ease.
• Steel toed boots required.
• Drug screen and criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products to and from delivery vehicles and designated storage areas within the warehouse.
• Wrap pallets to be shipped out.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
• Convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas in the warehouse.
• Follow workplace safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation (sit-down)

Warehouse experience

Lifting 25 lbs

Safety footwear

Criminal background check

Job description

Forklift Operator – Duties and Responsibilities

• Load and unload products to and from delivery vehicles and designated storage areas within the warehouse.
• Wrap pallets to be shipped out.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
• Convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas in the warehouse.
• Follow workplace safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 1+ years experience operating sit-down forklifts required.
• Previous experience in a warehouse setting is required.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs with ease.
• Steel toed boots required.
• Drug screen and criminal background check required.

Job Type Full-time, temporary to hire

Pay Rate $20.00 per hour

Schedule and Hours Monday through Friday, some weekends required

Shift 1: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm

Shift 2: 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm

Shift 3: 10:00 pm to 6:30 am

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retire Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Bonus Opportunity

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 1 1-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer