Shipping & Receiving Specialist - Forklift & Intl Shipping

ASTEC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Atec in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a warehouse associate to support loading, unloading, and shipping operations. You will operate a forklift, handle hand tools, and maintain accurate records in a busy manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement; candidates should have a high school diploma, up to two years of related experience, and the ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 60 lbs, and adapt to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing or related field.
• Ability to multi-task with strong organization and time management.
• Adaptable to changing priorities.
• Stand for up to 12 hours and perform physical tasks (lifting up to 60 lbs).
• Work in a heavy industrial setting with exposure to noise, fumes, and dust.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or documents.
• Organize distribution and shipping merchandise.
• Operate forklift, hand truck, or other equipment to load, unload, transport, and store inventory.
• Maintain internal record keeping systems.
• Prepare and package product for domestic and international shipping.
• Identify product prior to storage using bar code labels or other processes.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Tape measure

Drills

Grinders

Job description

Atec in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a warehouse associate to support loading, unloading, and shipping operations. You will operate a forklift, handle hand tools, and maintain accurate records in a busy manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement; candidates should have a high school diploma, up to two years of related experience, and the ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 60 lbs, and adapt to changing priorities.