What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Highland Industrial Staffing?
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
Salary : $18 - $20
