Forklift / Material Handler

Laborup•Mount Juliet, TN

2d•$40,000 - $42,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler supports daily production operations at a modern consumer packaged goods manufacturing facility by moving materials, organizing inventory, and ensuring production teams have the supplies they need. The role operates in a new, clean, air-conditioned facility and offers opportunities to cross-train in different warehouse and material-handling processes, develop a broader manufacturing skillset, and pursue advancement into other warehouse or production positions. This is a full-time, direct-hire position. Starting pay is $20.05 per hour, with a $1.00 per hour shift differential. Multiple schedules are available; one listed schedule is 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. Full benefits are offered.

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

Two or more 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 so materials are available when needed.
Complete accurate daily cycle counts and participate in monthly physical inventory counts.
Complete shift documentation accurately, 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.