Forklift / Material Handler

Laborup•Lebanon, TN

About The Position

We’re hiring Material Handlers for a growing, modern consumer packaged goods manufacturing facility. This is a brand-new, clean, air-conditioned facility. Team members work in the warehouse supporting daily production operations by moving materials, organizing inventory, and ensuring production teams have the supplies they need. Multiple schedules are available, with opportunities to cross-train across different areas and expand skills over time. The role offers a modern facility, cross-training in warehouse and material handling processes, and a promote-from-within culture that can lead to advancement into other warehouse or production positions. Compensation starts at $20.05 per hour, with a $1.00 per hour shift differential. This is a full-time, direct-hire position, not a temporary job, and includes full benefits. Multiple schedules are available, including a 12-hour second shift from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Employees work an average of 42 hours per week on a 2-2-3 schedule.

Requirements

Ability to move materials and perform physical warehouse work throughout a shift.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic math skills for counting and verifying materials.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing environment.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Commitment to workplace safety and keeping work areas organized.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of warehouse, material handling, or manufacturing experience.
Experience moving, staging, or organizing inventory.
Experience supporting production or manufacturing operations.
Forklift or powered industrial truck experience.
Experience with inventory tracking or warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a standup forklift to move, stage, and transport materials throughout the warehouse and production areas.
Unload incoming ingredient deliveries, verify materials, and load finished goods onto outbound trucks.
Stage and backstage raw materials to production lines to ensure materials are available when needed.
Complete accurate daily cycle counts and participate in monthly physical inventory counts.
Accurately complete shift documentation, follow daily standard work, and return required warehouse documents and charts at the end of each shift.
Follow safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) when handling, storing, and moving materials.
Maintain a clean, organized warehouse and production support area, including adjacent work areas.
Stay organized and manage time effectively to keep materials flowing and minimize production downtime.