Forklift Operator

Staffmark Group; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical / Dental / Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Career growth

Job summary

Staffmark Group in Smyrna, TN is hiring a Forklift Operator to safely transport materials and support daily shipping and receiving in a busy warehouse.

The role requires at least six months of recent stand-up forklift experience, a high school diploma or equivalent preferred, and a willingness to work shifts starting between 5 and 7 AM. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits through Staffmark Group.

Qualifications

• Six months of recent experience operating a stand-up forklift.
• Familiarity with bills of lading, invoices, and shipping orders is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate a stand-up forklift to support daily shipping, receiving and warehouse operations.
• Assist with put away, staging and palletizing throughout the warehouse.
• Compare tracking control numbers and count, weigh and measure shipments.
• Use bills of lading, invoices, orders and other records as trained and directed.
• Record receipt of incoming materials and equipment.
• Prepare products and materials for shipment, including packing and protective padding.
• Close and seal packages for shipment.
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Perform general labor functions as needed, on and off the forklift.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory movement

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Job description

Now hiring for a Forklift Operator

Location: Smyrna, TN

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Saturday | Start time varies between 5 - 7 AM | 6 - 10-hour shifts

Put Your Forklift Operator Skills in Gear. We've Got Work.

Looking for Forklift Operator jobs in Smyrna where your equipment skills keep warehouse operations moving? This opportunity lets you safely transport materials, support inventory movement, and help maintain efficient warehouse and distribution operations.

Assists in all shipping and receiving operations and will also help on the floor with general warehouse duties such as put away, staging, palatalizing.

This opportunity is based on a Forklift Operator career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of six months of recent experience operating a stand-up forklift, ideally within a distribution warehouse setting
• Familiarity with bills of lading, invoices, and shipping orders is a plus

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds throughout the entire shift
• Ability to stand, bend and move throughout the warehouse for the duration of the shift
• Comfortable performing general labor duties both on and off the forklift

Job Duties

• Operate a stand-up forklift to support daily shipping, receiving and general warehouse operations
• Assist with put away, staging and palletizing throughout the warehouse
• Compare tracking control numbers and count, weigh and measure incoming and outgoing shipments
• Use bills of lading, invoices, orders and other records as trained and directed
• Record receipt of incoming materials and equipment
• Prepare products and materials for shipment, including assembling or selecting shipping containers and packing with spacers, fillers and protective padding
• Close and seal packages for shipment
• Examine outgoing shipments to confirm they meet specifications
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies
• Perform general labor functions as needed, on and off the forklift

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and continued equipment training.

Good Vibes Only. Ask Keriann.

"I love my coworkers." -Keriann, Staffmark Associate

About Us

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