Forklift Operator - 1st & 2nd Shift

Trinidad Benham Corporation; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee stock ownership program (ESOP

Job summary

Trinidad Benham Corporation in La Vergne, TN is seeking a Forklift Operator for 1st and 2nd shifts. The role involves material movement, loading/unloading, and palletized staging in a fast-paced packaging environment.

Responsibilities include operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts, daily inspections, and accurate documentation. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, forklift certification, and 2+ years in manufacturing; a valid driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift certification required.
• Valid state-issued driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates gas or electric forklifts (sit down and stand up) in the warehouse.
• Moves products to work areas according to production schedule and daily pick-up sheet.
• Performs daily inspections and adheres to safety procedures.
• Reads Bills of Lading and Pick Sheets.
• Stacks, loads, and unloads shipments; prepares pallets for loading.
• Maintains clean, organized aisles and storage areas; completes required paperwork.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

2+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Forklift Operator - 1st & 2nd Shift

Department: Packaging Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: La Vergne, TN - International Blvd

Description

There’s a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth.

The Forklift Operator is responsible for completing material movement throughout the facility and grounds by dumping, moving, picking, loading, and unloading assets with little or no supervision while operating a forklift. This job will support the Production Operation. Stand up is required and sit down experience is preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

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

• Operates a gas or electric forklifts (sit down and stand up) in the warehouse.
• Operates a forklift and other powered equipment when required and is thoroughly trained and operational; may perform more complex, heavy, or oversized transports.
• Performs daily machine inspections while adhering to established safety procedures.
• Reads and understands Bills of Lading and Pick Sheet.
• Moves product to work areas according to production schedule and daily pick-up sheet where needed.
• Stacks product in storage areas, loads and unloads shipments to and from the trailer(s).
• Uploads full and partial pallets, wrap pallets when necessary, stages product for loading, and checks pallets for accuracy to order.
• Maintains clean and organized aisles or racks storage, consolidates partial pallets when needed.
• Labels, sorts, wraps, and ties inventory products.
• Loads product into containers by hand.
• Completes required paperwork per company standards.
• Communicates with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
• Complies with company safety policies and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs tasks with little or no supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills, knowledge & expertise

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of two (2) years or more of related experience in a manufacturing preferred
• Forklift certification required
• Valid state-issued driver's license preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees, whether individually or in a team environment
• Ability to perform more complex problems
• Effectively communicate questions, problems, and reports to co-workers, supervisory, and management personnel
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed
• Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel

EXTRAS

Employee-owned
Advancement Opportunities

Weekly pay

Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans

Tuition assistance program

Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)