Forklift Operator I - FSL

Transportation Partners & Logistics; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Memphis, TN is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator Laborer to support skilled workers and management on-site. Responsibilities include participating in safety meetings, unloading materials, assisting in operations, and preparing work areas. Candidates should have a high school diploma, hands-on experience with cranes and rigging, and the ability to perform physical tasks safely. This role may involve working in extreme weather conditions and requires a commitment to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• At least one year of related crane and rigging field experience preferred.
• Experience working around heavy equipment preferred.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily safety meeting.
• Assists skilled workers as assigned for various tasks.
• Unloads materials and distributes them as necessary.
• Prepares the layout area for construction and lifting operations.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Experience with heavy equipment

Knowledge of safety procedures

Basic tool operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Description

We are looking for a hard‑working and flexible candidate to join our Team as a Forklift Operator Laborer. You’ll get to work with skilled workers and strong field leadership. Our laborers perform a wide range of physical labor tasks in support of the site.

Job Responsibilities

• Participates in daily safety meeting.
• Participate in Job Safety Analysis.
• Assist skilled workers as assigned. This may include responsibilities such as rigging, tagline duty, spotter duty, carrying lumber and materials.
• Unloads materials that are delivered such as boxes, pallets, lumber, posts, bags of cement, and other consumables and distributes them to appropriate locations as identified by a supervisor, project plans, or specifications.
• Assists in preparing layout area where lifting and handling, storage, and ground clearing operations will take place.
• Prepares layout area where construction will take place by properly measuring, marking, or recording openings or distances.
• Prepares tools and materials for skilled workers.
• Cleans and prepares specific areas of jobsite as assigned, this may include digging trenches; cleaning up debris and trash; or removing hazardous materials.
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Directs traffic near, in, or around work zones.
• Signals equipment operator to assist with alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
• Performs housekeeping of work area and site location.
• Performs other job‑related duties.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma preferred.
• At least one year of related crane and rigging field experience preferred.
• At least one year of experience working around heavy equipment preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods in potential extreme weather.
• Must be able to frequently climb up and down a ladder for heights up to 20 feet while possibly carrying loads.
• Must be able to enter and exit tight areas for purpose of rigging loads.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to work beyond normal operating hours as determined by business demands.

TAKKION is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: 18-22.