Forklift Operator & Material Handler — 1st Shift

U.S.-Lumber-Grou; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disabil.

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

U.S. Lumber Group in Madison, TN is seeking a 1st Shift Material Handler (Forklift Operator) to join our team.

The role focuses on safely operating forklifts to load, unload, move, stage, and transport material, with duties including banding, wrapping, and ensuring accuracy. Requirements include a high school diploma, at least one year of warehouse experience, forklift experience or certification preferred, and basic math and ability to read tickets and codes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year warehouse distribution experience.
• Forklift experience or certification preferred but not required.
• Must be able to read tickets and codes; basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts or other machinery to load/unload, move, stage, pull orders and transport material.
• Band, wrap, and tape product as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized warehouse area and ensure correct location of products.
• Work cooperatively with Supervisors and other employees to complete workload.
• Provide accurate service to customers with attention to detail and timeliness.
• Assist with inventory variances, order accuracy, and track/trace issues.
• Read and understand tickets and product codes; learn to use chainsaw and Holtec Saw.

Skills

Basic math

Reading tickets

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Chainsaw

Tape measure

Holtec Industrial Saw

Job description

U.S. Lumber Group in Madison, TN is seeking a 1st Shift Material Handler (Forklift Operator) to join our team.

The role focuses on safely operating forklifts to load, unload, move, stage, and transport material, with duties including banding, wrapping, and ensuring accuracy. Requirements include a high school diploma, at least one year of warehouse experience, forklift experience or certification preferred, and basic math and ability to read tickets and codes.