Yard Forklift Operator — Shipping & Load Specialist

Sanderson Pipe; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Pipe Corporation in Clarksville, TN is seeking a Yard Forklift Operator (Non-Exempt) to safely move pipe inventory, load trailers, and maintain staging areas according to the shipping schedule.

You must complete forklift training, hold a valid forklift license, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance for heavier loads. Weekend and overtime availability, plus strict adherence to safety procedures, are essential.

Qualifications

• Complete forklift, classroom, and hands-on training.
• Must be trained and licensed to operate a forklift.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Good skills in reading, writing, and math
• Must know and comply with all safety procedures for safe operation
• Operate a forklift
• Load trailers
• Check number of units against packing slip
• Watch for damaged product in the units when loading
• Clear the staging area daily, placing pipe in the correct storage bays while keeping watch for damaged product
• Pre-build units for next day shipping schedule when time permits
• Perform forklift inspections according to Forklift Checklist
• Perform yard count for monthly inventory
• Police yard and clean prior to end of shift
• Knowledge of pipe print to distinguish different sized pipe
• Place pipe from partial pallets that are in staging area in the piece rack each morning
• Comply and ensure safety and company policies and procedures are followed
• MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT 50 POUNDS. ANYTHING OVER 50 POUNDS REQUIRES ASSISTANCE -- NO EXCEPTIONS
• Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading & writing

Safety procedures

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sanderson Pipe Corporation in Clarksville, TN is seeking a Yard Forklift Operator (Non-Exempt) to safely move pipe inventory, load trailers, and maintain staging areas according to the shipping schedule.

You must complete forklift training, hold a valid forklift license, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance for heavier loads. Weekend and overtime availability, plus strict adherence to safety procedures, are essential.