Reach Forklift Operator: Safe, Efficient Loading

Kenco; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kenco in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate powered industrial equipment, load and unload shipments, and stack products for shipping and receiving. The role requires you to use reach, slip sheet, and other equipment in a fast-paced distribution environment.

You will scan products, print labels, complete paperwork in inventory systems, perform daily forklift safety inspections, support cycle counts, and help with housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years forklift operating experience.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or be able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic computer skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate powered industrial equipment to move products or materials for distribution such as reach, slip sheet, push/pull equipment, and drive-in pallet racking.
• Load, unload, and store products and/or materials.
• Stack and/or transport materials and products to designated areas.
• Use equipment to scan product and print labels.
• Complete paperwork and operate inventory management systems as needed.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Complete cycle count as required.
• Perform daily safety inspections per the forklift safety checklist.

Skills

Forklift operation

Licensed forklift operator

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory management systems

Barcode scanning

Job description

Kenco in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate powered industrial equipment, load and unload shipments, and stack products for shipping and receiving. The role requires you to use reach, slip sheet, and other equipment in a fast-paced distribution environment.

You will scan products, print labels, complete paperwork in inventory systems, perform daily forklift safety inspections, support cycle counts, and help with housekeeping.