Forklift Driver

Premium Waters • Greeneville, TN

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About The Position

The Forklift Operator receives incoming goods, prepares product for shipment, and loads trucks. The role moves pallets from palletizers and relocates materials, while supporting warehouse operations and other assigned tasks. The operator works safely in a fast-paced environment and follows standard operating procedures, quality checks, food safety requirements, and the SQF System. The position is listed for a 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. shift and reports to the Warehouse Manager.

While on the production floor, the employee must follow and help enforce GMP regulations and wear required protective equipment, including hairnets, beard nets, earplugs, and safety glasses. The role involves frequent bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds. The work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, wet or humid conditions, chemicals, extreme temperatures, elevated work areas, airborne particles, and possible electrical shock.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous forklift experience required.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequently carrying or lifting up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks, examine incoming goods, sign for deliveries, and note discrepancies.
• Review bills of lading to determine what must be shipped.
• Stage products and supplies before trucks arrive, including restacking damaged or partial pallets as needed.
• Load trucks using a forklift and by hand when necessary.
• Move pallets from palletizers and relocate materials.
• Clean and organize the warehouse efficiently.
• Communicate with shipping personnel and shift supervisors about problems and product information.
• Follow proper pallet-tagging and lot-number recording procedures.
• Follow standard operating procedures, including quality checks, food safety requirements, and SQF System requirements.
• Follow and help enforce GMP regulations and required PPE practices on the production floor.
• Perform related work as assigned by the Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED