Forklift Operator (Stand Up) - 2nd Shift

Trinidad Benham; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and beverage manufacturing seeks a Forklift Operator for the 2nd shift in La Vergne, TN. The role involves material movement, utilizing forklifts, and complying with safety regulations. Benefits include competitive pay, employee ownership, and advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Employee-owned

Advancement Opportunities

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay

Tuition assistance program

Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years or more of related experience preferred.
• Forklift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operates gas or electric forklifts to move materials.
• Reads and understands Bills of Lading and Pick Sheets.
• Maintains clean and organized storage areas.

Skills

Fast-paced manufacturing environment

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

Minimum of two (2) years related experience

Job description

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Description

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Department: Packaging Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: La Vergne, TN

Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 / hour

Description

The Forklift Operator is responsible for completing material movement throughout the facility and grounds by moving, picking, loading, and unloading assets with little or no supervision while operating a forklift. This job will be heavy on loading responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Operates a gas or electric forklifts (sit down and stand up) in the warehouse.
• Operates a forklift and other powered equipment when required and is thoroughly trained and operational; may perform more complex, heavy, or oversized transports.
• Performs daily machine inspections while adhering to established safety procedures.
• Reads and understands Bills of Lading and Pick Sheets.
• Moves product to work areas according to production schedule and daily pick-up sheet where needed.
• Stacks product in storage areas, loads and unloads shipments to and from the trailer(s).
• Uploads full and partial pallets, wrap pallets when necessary, stages product for loading, and checks pallets for accuracy to order.
• Maintains clean and organized aisles or racks storage, consolidates partial pallets when needed.
• Labels, sorts, wraps, and ties inventory products.
• Loads product into containers by hand.
• Completes required paperwork per company standards.
• Communicates with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
• Complies with company safety policies and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs tasks with little or no supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Education And Formal Training

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of two (2) years or more of related experience in a manufacturing preferred
• Forklift certification required
• Valid state-issued driver's license preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Ability

• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees, whether individually or in a team environment
• Ability to perform more complex problems
• Effectively communicate questions, problems, and reports to co-workers, supervisory, and management personnel
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed
• Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel
  
  

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)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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