Forklift Operator - Food Manufacturing, Safety & Accuracy

SmallBiz Staffing, LLC; Crossville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Healthcare coverages available

Job summary

SmallBiz Staffing, LLC is assisting a local Crossville, TN manufacturer in hiring a dependable forklift operator to support receiving, staging, and shipping while upholding safety, quality, and food manufacturing standards.

You will direct trucks, verify trailers, stage orders using FIFO, and maintain clean, compliant warehouse areas. Ideal candidates have forklift experience, strong attention to detail, basic math and computer skills, and the ability to work overtime and rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of forklift experience.
• Experience in food processing or consumer goods manufacturing preferred.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail for accuracy.
• Ability to pass a drug screening and background check.
• Steel toe footwear required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies, OSHA regulations, GMPs, and SOPs.
• Direct incoming trucks to dock doors and secure trailers.
• Verify trailer contents and report damaged products to QA before receiving.
• Match shipping documents with pick tickets and stage orders using FIFO.
• Double-check shipment dates, quantities, and product quality before loading.
• Load and unload finished goods and raw materials with a forklift.
• Complete shipping confirmations and print bills of lading.
• Rotate inventory from production floor to the warehouse.
• Maintain clean, organized warehouse areas and comply with food safety requirements.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Math skills

Communication skills

Shifts flexibility

Job description

SmallBiz Staffing, LLC is assisting a local Crossville, TN manufacturer in hiring a dependable forklift operator to support receiving, staging, and shipping while upholding safety, quality, and food manufacturing standards.

You will direct trucks, verify trailers, stage orders using FIFO, and maintain clean, compliant warehouse areas. Ideal candidates have forklift experience, strong attention to detail, basic math and computer skills, and the ability to work overtime and rotating shifts.