Material Handler / Forklift Operator

Laborup; Mascot (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Full-time Direct Hire

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Laborup is hiring for Material Handlers in a stable, active manufacturing environment in Mascot, TN. The role centers on forklift operation to move materials, scan inventory with handheld devices, and ensure SAP-based transactions are accurate so production lines stay fed and processes run smoothly.

You will be part of a team supporting daily production, with opportunities for overtime, weekend shifts, and full-time direct hire after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift operating experience required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with handheld scanners.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate Forklifts to move materials across production and warehouse areas.
• Scan inventory and record material movements with handheld scanners.
• Stock production by delivering materials to lines and pulling orders as needed.
• Stage shipments and prepare finished products for outbound shipping.
• Verify inventory and label/store materials in correct locations.
• Inspect forklift and equipment daily for safe operation.
• Support production and warehouse teams as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Overtime and weekends

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP inventory

Handheld scanners

Job description

Overview

We're hiring Material Handlers for our industrial manufacturing and warehouse facility.

This is a forklift-driven role supporting production by moving raw materials, replenishing manufacturing lines, transporting finished goods, and maintaining accurate inventory throughout the plant. You'll spend much of your day operating forklifts, scanning inventory with handheld scanners, using SAP to complete inventory transactions, and ensuring materials are exactly where production needs them.

It's a great opportunity for dependable forklift operators who enjoy staying active throughout the day. You'll play a direct role in keeping production running efficiently while working in a stable manufacturing environment with long-term opportunities for growth.

Why Join Us

• Direct Hire: Full-time employee from your first day.
• Forklift Focus: Spend your day operating industrial lift equipment.
• Stable Manufacturing: Year-round production supporting a growing operation.

Compensation

• Base Pay: $18 - $20 / hr
• Overtime: Available as production requires
• Weekly Pay
• Full-time Direct Hire Position

Hiring on 1st and 2nd Shift

• 1st Shift: M-F
• 2nd Shift: 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Responsibilities

• Operate Forklifts: Move materials safely throughout production and warehouse areas.
• Scan Inventory: Record all material movements using handheld scanners.
• Stock Production: Deliver materials to keep manufacturing lines supplied.
• Pull Orders: Pick materials accurately from warehouse inventory.
• Stage Shipments: Prepare finished products for outbound shipping.
• Verify Inventory: Label and store materials in correct warehouse locations.
• Inspect Equipment: Complete daily forklift and equipment inspections.
• Support Operations: Assist production and warehouse teams as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Previous forklift operating experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills
• Comfortable using handheld scanners
• Basic math and counting skills
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Willing to work overtime and weekends

Preferred

• Forklift certification
• Sit-down forklift experience
• Stand-up forklift experience
• SAP inventory experience
• Warehouse inventory experience
• Manufacturing material handling experience
• Shipping and receiving experience