Forklift/Tug Operator - Material Handler

Yates Services; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Services is seeking a Material Handler for a fast-paced warehouse supporting just-in-time delivery for an automotive manufacturing facility. One year or more forklift experience preferred; cross-training on a tugger may be required. Candidates should be self-starters, hardworking, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Strong communication, basic computer skills, and reliable attendance are expected. Overtime is required to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight using equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
• Move product to warehouse and/or production line areas with proper equipment.
• Efficiently stack and store material in designated area.
• Check or count freight for accuracy and/or damage.
• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing and repacking.
• Able to meet production standards.
• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work environment.
• Perform duties outside of normal responsibilities, as needed.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Comply with OSHA standards and report all safety malfunctions on equipment and any unsafe conditions.
• Have some basic computer skills.

Job description

Material Handler position in a fast-paced warehouse operation supporting just-in-time delivery for an automotive manufacturing facility. One year or more forklift experience preferred with additional experience operating various types of other material handling equipment a plus. Must be willing to be cross-trained on a tugger. Prefer a self-starter who is hardworking, highly motivated and able to work under little supervision. Prefer an excellent communicator who is able to follow directions efficiently and provide feedback in a timely manner. You must have some basic computer skills. We are a highly customer-focused organization, and overtime is required to meet business needs as a result. Potential for multiple locations and shifts available.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Load and unload freight using equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
• Move product to warehouse and/or production line areas with proper equipment.
• Efficiently stack and store material in designated area.
• Check or count freight for accuracy and/or damage.
• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing and repacking.
• Able to meet production standards.
• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work environment.
• Perform duties outside of normal responsibilities, as needed.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Comply with OSHA standards and report all safety malfunctions on equipment and any unsafe conditions.
• Have some basic computer skills.

Additional Requirements:

• One year or more forklift experience preferred.
• Available to work any shift to potentially include weekends.
• Speak, read and write fluent English preferred
• Have a verifiable stable work history
• Successfully complete chemical screen and thorough background check to include employment history and criminal history
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs
• Hard-working with the ability to stay focused and pay attention to detail
• Safety conscious and able to work well with others

Full benefits available the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Paid weekly. Progressive wage increases every 6 months until a top-out rate is reached. REQUIREMENTS: MUST have two valid forms of ID; one required to be a photo ID. Only apply if you have NOT interviewed within the past 6 months. EOE.