Forklift / Material Handler
Description
Overview
We’re hiring Material Handlers for a growing, modern consumer packaged goods manufacturing facility.
This is a brand new, clean, air-conditioned, and growing facility. Team members work in the warehouse supporting daily production operations by moving materials, organizing inventory, and ensuring production teams have the supplies they need. There are multiple schedules available, with opportunities to cross-train across different areas and expand their skills over time.
What makes this role different:
- Modern facility: Work in a newer, clean, air-conditioned manufacturing environment.
- Cross-training: Learn different warehouse and material handling processes while building a broader manufacturing skillset.
- Clear Promotion Path: A promote-from-within culture that can lead to advancement into other warehouse or production positions.
Compensation
- Starting at $20.05/hr, with a $1.00/hr shift differential
- Full-time, direct-hire – not a temp job
- Full benefits
Shift
Multiple schedules are available, including:
- 2nd shift (12-hour): 6pm – 6am
You will work on average 42 hours per week on a 2-2-3 schedule.
Responsibilities
- Forklift Operation: Safely operate a standup forklift to move, stage, and transport materials throughout the warehouse and production areas.
- Receiving and Shipping: Unload incoming ingredient deliveries, verify materials, and load finished goods onto outbound trucks.
- Production Staging: Stage and backstage raw materials to production lines to ensure materials are available when needed.
- Inventory Management: Complete accurate daily cycle counts and participate in monthly physical inventory counts.
- Documentation: Accurately complete all shift documentation, follow daily standard work, and return required warehouse documents and charts at the end of each shift.
- Safety and GMP Compliance: Follow all safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) when handling, storing, and moving materials.
- Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, organized warehouse and production support area, including adjacent work areas.
- Operational Efficiency: Stay organized and manage time effectively to keep materials flowing and minimize production downtime.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
- 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
Preferred
- 2+ 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
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As published by workable · 6 questions · 2 written answers
Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Resume
Short answers (4)
- How many years of experience do you have in forklift driving? What industries?
- How long would it take you to commute to Mt. Juliet? How would you get there?
- Can you work a 2-2-3 shift from 6pm - 6am? This is the only shift available.
- How much money are you currently making? What hourly pay are you looking for in your next role?
Written answers (2)
- What is the longest job you’ve ever held? Why did you leave?
- Why are you looking for a new job?