Warehouse Forklift Operator

ManpowerGroup; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to join the Fulfillment Department. The role involves supporting the Fulfillment Team with picking, packing, and shipping products to customers while safely operating forklifts and scissor lifts.

Shift is Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:30pm with occasional overtime on weekends. Pay ranges from $16.50 to $17 per hour, DOE. Must pass a drug test and background check to be considered.

Qualifications

• Operate forklift and warehouse equipment safely.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a professional attitude.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods.
• Must pass a drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Fulfillment Team with picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
• Operate machinery within the warehouse, including forklifts and scissor lifts.
• Work collaboratively with production staff to ensure timely and accurate order completion.
• Maintain safety rules and procedures throughout your shift.
• Support production workflow processes and perform repetitive motion tasks as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse machinery safety

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Our client, a leading logistics and distribution company, is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to join their team. As a Warehouse Forklift Operator, you will be part of the Fulfillment Department supporting the Fulfillment Team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a proactive attitude, and excellent communication abilities, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Warehouse Forklift Operator

Location: Knoxville, TN

Pay Range: $16.50-$17 DOE

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm, Occasionally overtime on Weekends

What's the Job?

• Assist the Fulfillment Team with picking, packing, and shipping products to customers

• Operate machinery within the warehouse, including forklifts and scissor lifts

• Work collaboratively with production staff to ensure timely and accurate order completion

• Maintain safety rules and procedures throughout your shift

• Support production workflow processes and perform repetitive motion tasks as needed

What's Needed?

• Ability to operate a forklift and other warehouse machinery safely

• Strong organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)

• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with a professional attitude

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods

• Must pass a drug test (Oral - 10 Panel) and background check

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team

• Gain valuable experience in warehouse operations and logistics

• Work in a safe and inclusive environment that values diversity

• Potential for overtime and weekend work based on business needs

• Competitive pay rate and professional growth opportunities

Upon completion of waiting period, associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.