Floating - Forklift Operator

Position Title:
Floating - Forklift Operator
Pay Rate:
$20.98/hr plus shift differential
Retention Bonus:
$500 after 1 year
Additional lump sum after 2 years
Category/Shift:
Hourly Full-Time (Floating Shifts)
Physical Location:
Smyrna Warehouse or Murfreesboro Container
Applicants must be able to flex between the offsite warehouse and manufacturing plant as needed
The Job You Will Perform:
Being a Forklift driver requires the following abilities:
We are currently seeking hourly, Forklift Operators who have the abilities and aptitude to progress to the top job in the shipping/ receiving line of progression.
This job requires physical exertion in a heavy, industrial environment (examples include reaching, twisting, exposure to extreme temperatures/ weather conditions, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.)
The Forklift Operator is required to move materials throughout the plant.
Prepare items for shipment, including passing or rejecting trailers that are unsafe for loading/unloading. This could mean mechanical defects, cleanliness of trailers or anything that would make it unsafe or cause a quality issue to load or unload the trailer.
Duties include shipping merchandise or material; receiving merchandise or materials.
This role requires the ability read and understand load tags as well as production information using certain computer programs.
As well as loading trailers for the transportation of products safely and accurately using IRF scanning/ loading systems.
Applicants must be able to work in a team environment and must be available to work holidays, weekends, and overtime. Industrial/ Manufacturing or other labor-intensive work experience is preferred.
Qualified candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screenings including a background investigation, drug screen, reference checks, employment and education verifications, and the requirements of the Immigration Reform Act.
The Skills You Will Bring:
High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Previous shipping experience required.
Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.
Must be experienced in operating a sit-down LPG forklift
Able to verify and maintain records of incoming/ outgoing shipments.
Some knowledge of a production environment and ability learn/read and understand load tags
Ability to load/unload products without the aid of pallets, known as "tip loading".
Be responsible, reliable, self-motivated, and cooperative
Safety record must be above average
Maintain a good attendance record
Perform above average quality of work