Forklift Operator - CDL License

Trinidad Benham Corporation; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinidad Benham Corporation is hiring a Forklift Operator to join their Packaging Operations team in La Vergne, TN. This full-time position requires a valid CDL license and involves loading, unloading products, and maintaining inventory. Employees enjoy benefits including insurance, retirement savings, and tuition assistance, reflecting the company's commitment to stable, growth-oriented careers.

Benefits

Employee-owned

Advancement Opportunities

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance program

Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)

Qualifications

• Forklift certification & Class A CDL License required.
• Ability to safely operate forklift.
• Reading, writing and math skills to maintain documents.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products for transportation safely.
• Maintain inventory and inspect storage materials.
• Perform daily cleaning and organization of the warehouse.

Skills

Forklift certification

Class A CDL License

Attention to detail

Job description

Forklift Operator - CDL License

Department: Packaging Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: La Vergne, TN

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.

This position performs a variety of warehousing duties that require an understanding of the plant’s storage plan. Position requires an active CDL license for transporting products to another local plant. It performs duties relating to preparing loads for shipment, loading and unloading trucks, and placing finished goods in warehouse and production areas.

Key Responsibilities

Forklift operators move our product - whether it's loading or unloading product for transportation, wrapping finished product, or moving product around the facility. Forklift operators must be safety-minded and have good attention to detail.

• Drives truck/yard truck/forklift to put dropped trailer with Finish products, raw materials and other supplies at dock door.
• Audits of incoming material including raw material inspections and verifying approved manufacturer.
• Unloads incoming Finish products, raw materials and other supplies in a safe and efficient manner.
• Check the quality of incoming Finish products, raw materials and other supplies.
• Places incoming material with proper size, gauge, date, etc.
• Loads of empty racks to be returned to vendor.
• Loads of scrap trucks.
• Inspect truck and completes daily check list, following company policies
• Operate a forklift to move goods and materials. Complete forklift truck checklist daily, before operating lift.
• Route finished goods to prescribed storage locations.
• Take inventory of stored materials.
• Examine stored materials regularly, report damage and ensure that damaged goods are sent to production for repackaging.
• Assist in daily cleaning and organizing of the warehouse.
• Perform any other duties as requested or required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Forklift certification & Class A CDL License required
• Ability to safely operate forklift Slip Sheet Experience preferred
• Reading, writing and math ability are sufficient to maintain the documents associated with the position.

Job benefits

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)