Forklift Operator Job at Highland Industrial Staffing, Nashville, TN

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  • Highland Industrial Staffing
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

Job Title: Stand-Up Forklift Driver 

Location:  Nashville, TN 
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $18 - $20 an hour 
Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor / Operations Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Stand-Up Forklift Driver to join our Sporting Goods Distribution Center team. This role is responsible for efficiently moving, organizing, and handling inventory using stand-up forklifts to ensure timely order fulfillment and warehouse operations. The ideal candidate has experience operating stand-up forklifts in a fast-paced distribution or warehouse setting and is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate stand-up forklifts safely and efficiently to move, stack, and retrieve sporting goods and equipment.
  • Load and unload shipments from trucks and place products in designated storage locations.
  • Pick and stage orders according to shipment schedules.
  • Conduct routine equipment inspections and perform basic maintenance checks.
  • Assist with inventory management by scanning and tracking product movement.
  • Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.
  • Adhere to all company safety policies and OSHA guidelines to prevent accidents or product damage.
  • Support other warehouse duties as needed, such as packing, order picking, and pallet wrapping.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Education: High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
  • Experience: 1+ year of experience operating a stand-up forklift in a warehouse or distribution center preferred.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Ability to operate stand-up forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely.
    • Basic knowledge of inventory management systems and barcode scanning.
  • Soft Skills:
    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Ability to work independently and within a team.
    • Good communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Physical Requirements:
    • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
    • Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment with varying temperatures.
    • Ability to stand, bend, and operate machinery for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Valid forklift certification (or willingness to obtain company-sponsored certification).
  • Experience working in a sporting goods distribution center or similar warehouse environment.
  • Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and RF scanners.

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly wage with potential overtime
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee discounts on sporting goods
  • Career growth opportunities within the company

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time,

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