Forklift Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, vision, short-term di

Life insurance

40 Hours Service Bonus

6 paid Holidays

Referral bonus

401(k) Retirement Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is seeking a Forklift Operator for a Nashville, TN-based site to support the world's largest beverage company. The role involves operating sit-down forklifts, moving pallets, and maintaining safe, efficient warehouse operations on full-time schedules.

Eligible candidates have 1+ year forklift experience, ability to lift 25 lbs, wear steel-toed boots, and pass drug and background checks.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience operating sit-down forklifts.
• Previous warehouse experience is required.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs with ease.
• Steel toed boots are 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 experience

Warehouse experience

Lifting 25 lbs

Safety boots

Background check

Job description

Forklift Operator

Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Forklift Operator for a company based in Nashville, TN. In this role, you will be working with the largest beverage company in the world that has been in business for over 125 years!

Pay Rate

$20.00 per hour

Schedule and Hours

Monday through Friday, some weekends required

• 1st Shift 6 00 am to 2 30 pm
• 2nd Shift 2 00 pm to 10 30 pm
• 3rd Shift 10 00 pm to 6 30 am

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

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) Retirement 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:

• 11-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