Material Handler/Forklift Operator-1st shift
Stratas Foods•Nashville, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
Stratas Foods is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Material Handler/Forklift Operator with experience using RF (Radio Frequency) scanners to join their warehouse team. This role is responsible for operating forklifts to load, unload, and move materials within the facility while ensuring accurate inventory tracking using RF scanning equipment. This is a full-time opportunity with competitive benefits.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1–2 years of forklift operator experience required
- Ability to achieve proficiency in onsite forklift testing and evaluation
- Experience with RF scanners and warehouse systems
- Basic computer knowledge
- Experience in fast-paced warehouse/distribution/manufacturing settings
- Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS)
- Demonstrates a commitment to safety by adhering to all safety, food safety, environmental, and GMP policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Actively participates in safety and continuous improvement initiatives to support operational efficiency.
- Follows written procedures, policies, and work instructions accurately and consistently.
- Produces clear and accurate documentation related to inventory, shipping, and operational activities.
- Maintains reliable attendance and punctuality to support team and operational needs.
- Demonstrates flexibility by learning and performing multiple roles and filling in for temporary or permanent vacancies as needed.
- Must be able to walk throughout the plant, to include walking and climbing up/downstairs and ladders (portable, fixed).
- Must have be ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally is required.
- Must have the appropriate level of sensory acuity (visual, hearing, speaking, smell and touch) to be able to identify and react to normal, abnormal and alarm conditions (chemicals, temperature, etc.)
- Must be able to logically and methodically work through and break down complex problems and processes to enable effective communication with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate sit-down forklift to move products and materials throughout facility.
- Use RF scanners to accurately scan, put away, receive, pick, and ship inventory.
- Load and unload trailers, stage materials, and transport goods within the warehouse.
- Perform daily equipment inspections and report any safety or maintenance issues.
- Ensure proper product labeling and placement based on warehouse standards.
- Maintain accurate records of inventory movement and transactions.
- Follow all Safety, GMP, and Warehouse protocols and procedures.
- Assist with inventory counts and cycle counts as needed.
- Support general warehouse duties such as packing, labeling, and organizing materials.
- Complete all required documentation as required.
- Pallet building.
- Perform Oil railcar, RAW, or product sampling as required with supervision.
- Move pallets of product in system.
- Regularly accomplish Environmental Waste/sludge activities to transfer intermediate waste to bulk storage containers.
- Perform a variety of other miscellaneous duties as assigned or qualified for as Material Handler.
- Mandatory overtime may be required some weeks.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Voluntary benefits on day one of employment
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness reimbursement
- College tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Match up to 5%
- Vacation, holiday, bereavement, and jury duty pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
