Forklift Operator & Warehouse Specialist (1st/2nd Shift)

Welch Packaging Group; Morristown (TN); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Welch Packaging Group in Morristown, TN seeks a dependable forklift operator to support warehouse operations on 1st and 2nd shifts. You will load and unload trucks, receive raw materials, and run bander, conveyor line, and related equipment safely.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, and the ability to read English, read tape measures, and perform basic math. Join a team-focused environment with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior forklift experience required.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to read tape measures and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift equipment to company standards.
• Receive raw materials and unload/load trucks.
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse and docks.
• Run bander, hand bander, and conveyor line as needed.
• Communicate information to oncoming shift.
• Follow OSHA daily forklift inspections and safety procedures.
• Process, tag, and store incoming materials.
• Inventory and organize finished products.
• Follow plant procedures on tracking waste bales.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading English

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Mathematical calculations

Safety awareness

Reading tape measures

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Clamp truck training

Job description

Welch Packaging Group in Morristown, TN seeks a dependable forklift operator to support warehouse operations on 1st and 2nd shifts. You will load and unload trucks, receive raw materials, and run bander, conveyor line, and related equipment safely.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, and the ability to read English, read tape measures, and perform basic math. Join a team-focused environment with emphasis on safety and efficiency.