Forklift Operator & Warehouse Specialist

AAON, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AAON, Inc. is seeking a forklift/material handler to move parts and materials within our Memphis facility. You will operate forklifts, cranes, and lifts to load, transport, and stage products, while adhering to safety and production standards.

The role requires stamina for long shifts, the ability to lift 25–50 lbs regularly, and the aptitude to work with production teams in a manufacturing environment. Training and ongoing development are provided to maintain high-quality output.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older
• Ability to regularly lift 25-50 pounds
• Ability to stand for 95% of work days
• Ability to pass a drug test/background check

Responsibilities

• Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility using a forklift to ensure timely and complete delivery.
• Perform variety of routine tasks to assist in production activities.
• Assist in training entry level Forklift Operators.
• Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
• Move controls to drive gasoline- or electric-powered trucks, cars, or tractors and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
• Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material.
• Operate or tend automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tank.
• Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
• Signal workers to discharge, dump, or level materials.
• Turn valves and open chutes to dump, spray, or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
• Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
• Answer company phone one way of communication with others.
• Arrange sheet metal in warehouse.
• Assure co-workers that they have correct parts.
• Deliver blowers motors for the air to flow through the units.
• Deliver electrical wire for the units on the line.
• Drive down the line on forklift to deliver parts
• Stock copper in the warehouse.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Manlift

Job description

AAON, Inc. is seeking a forklift/material handler to move parts and materials within our Memphis facility. You will operate forklifts, cranes, and lifts to load, transport, and stage products, while adhering to safety and production standards.

The role requires stamina for long shifts, the ability to lift 25–50 lbs regularly, and the aptitude to work with production teams in a manufacturing environment. Training and ongoing development are provided to maintain high-quality output.