Material Handler/Forklift Operator-2nd shift

Stratas Foods, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness reimbursement

College tuition reimbursement

401(k) match up to 5%

Vacation and holiday pay

Job summary

Stratas Foods, LLC in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking a skilled Material Handler/Forklift Operator for the 2nd shift. The ideal candidate will operate forklifts and use RF scanners for inventory tracking, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

This full-time position offers competitive benefits from day one, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) match. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to safety and possess 1–2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of forklift operator experience required.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and food safety policies.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down forklift to move products within the facility.
• Use RF scanners to manage inventory accurately.
• Assist with inventory counts and cycle counts as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner usage

Safety commitment

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

Material Handler/Forklift Operator – 2nd Shift

• Full‑time

We are seeking a skilled and safety‑conscious Material Handler/Forklift Operator with experience using RF (Radio Frequency) scanners to join our warehouse team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating forklifts to load, unload, and move materials within the facility while ensuring accurate inventory tracking using RF scanning equipment.

2nd Shift – Must be available to train on 1st shift for 2‑3 weeks.

Full‑time job opportunity with very competitive benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance + voluntary benefits on day one.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fitness reimbursement.
• College tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) match up to 5%.
• Vacation, holiday, bereavement, and jury duty pay.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit‑down forklift to move products and materials throughout the facility.
• Use RF scanners to accurately scan, put away, receive, pick, and ship inventory.
• Load and unload trailers, stage materials, and transport goods within the warehouse.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any safety or maintenance issues.
• Ensure proper product labeling and placement based on warehouse standards.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory movement and transactions.
• Follow all safety, GMP, and warehouse protocols and procedures.
• Assist with inventory counts and cycle counts as needed.
• Support general warehouse duties such as packing, labeling, and organizing materials.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Perform oil railcar, raw, or product sampling as required with supervision.
• Move pallets of product in system.
• Regularly accomplish environmental waste/sludge activities to transfer intermediate waste to bulk storage containers.
• Perform a variety of other miscellaneous duties as assigned or qualified for as material handler.

Mandatory Overtime May Be Required Some Weeks

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 1–2 years forklift operator experience required.
• Equipment/Software Skills: Proficient in onsite forklift testing and evaluation; experience with RF scanners and warehouse systems; basic computer knowledge; experience in fast‑paced warehouse/distribution/manufacturing environments; knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS); bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety, food safety, environmental, and GMP policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Actively participate in safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow written procedures, policies, and work instructions accurately and consistently.
• Produce clear and accurate documentation related to inventory, shipping, and operational activities.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrate flexibility, learning and performing multiple roles, filling in for temporary or permanent vacancies as needed.

The physical requirements are: ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work at heights required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c).