Forklift Operator - Forks of the River - 2nd Shift

Tindells • Knoxville, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Tindell's is hiring a Forklift Operator at its Forks of the River location. The role primarily assembles customer orders for staging and delivery, receives incoming merchandise, and assembles outgoing orders under the direction of the Commodity Center Material Manager. The operator also helps maintain and clean the facility, assists with loading and unloading trucks, and helps keep the yard or warehouse organized and safe.

The position is scheduled for the second shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and pays $20 per hour. Tindell's describes itself as an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions, with more than 125 years of operation, over 200 team members, and multiple locations across East Tennessee. The company offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), paid holidays, paid sick days, paid vacation, and weekly pay.

Requirements

• Forklift experience.
• Ability to perform math, read orders, write instructions, and complete forms.
• Ability to communicate with employees and supervisors verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of and ability to use safe lifting techniques.
• Knowledge of materials and products.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50–100 pounds.
• An enthusiastic attitude and teamwork mentality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble customer orders for staging and delivery.
• Receive incoming merchandise and assemble outgoing orders as directed by the Commodity Center Material Manager.
• Stock, maintain, and clean the facility as directed by the Commodity Center Manager or Yard Foreman.
• Place material in the staging area and return paperwork to the appropriate location.
• Assist with unloading and replacing returned merchandise in stock.
• Operate a forklift to assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Organize and secure the yard or warehouse for safety.
• Maintain housekeeping in the yard and warehouse.
• Complete a forklift pre-operation checklist when assigned.
• Assist the supervisor and other employees as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick days
• Paid vacation
• Weekly pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed