Forklift Operator: Safe Material Handling & Inventory

Tops Products; Covington (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tops Products in Covington, TN is looking for a Forklift Operator 1 to safely operate forklifts and related equipment to move, load, unload, and stack materials within the warehouse and production areas.

You will perform daily inspections, maintain accurate inventory, report safety or maintenance concerns, and follow all safety, quality, and operational standards while assisting with general warehouse duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: completion of 8th grade with additional training.
• 3–6 months of related forklift operation or warehouse experience.
• Specific Vocational Preparation: Over 3 months up to 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift trucks to load, unload, and transport materials.
• Load/unload semi-trailers and move products to storage or production areas.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and report discrepancies.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as required.

Skills

Safe forklift operation

Inventory accuracy

Basic math

Reading and reporting

Following instructions

Education

8th grade completion with training

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

Tops Products in Covington, TN is looking for a Forklift Operator 1 to safely operate forklifts and related equipment to move, load, unload, and stack materials within the warehouse and production areas.

You will perform daily inspections, maintain accurate inventory, report safety or maintenance concerns, and follow all safety, quality, and operational standards while assisting with general warehouse duties as needed.