Forklift Driver 1st shift

About AriensCo

Since 1933, AriensCo has been known for reliable, durably crafted, high‑performance outdoor power equipment. The company culture values innovative thinking, hard work, and determination, encouraging teamwork, quick decision‑making, and continuous training and advancement opportunities. AriensCo describes itself as “corporate without being ‘corporate,’” offering employees the freedom to create and contribute across headquarters, manufacturing facilities, and global distribution businesses. The vision is “Passionate People, Astounded Customers,” and the core values are Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity.

About the Role

AriensCo is seeking a self‑starting, motivated Forklift Operator to join the team in Fayetteville, TN.

Pay

$20 per hour

Schedule

4 × 10 work schedule, Monday‑Thursday, 4:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team handling materials for outdoor power equipment.
• Handle raw materials and/or parts and place them in designated locations.
• Operate equipment needed to perform the job, including industrial trucks and pallet jacks.
• Maintain strict adherence to standard work procedures.
• Assist team members in other areas to meet daily production goals.
• Record information in accordance with standard work.
• Load and unload materials and units onto trucks.
• Enter material movements into AS400.
• Deliver the right parts, in the right quantities, to assembly cells or work centers promptly.
• Off‑load incoming product and transfer it to proper storage locations.
• Locate and transport raw materials to and from work centers as needed.
• Identify and locate proper tooling when requested by operators.
• Load and unload dies into work centers.
• Empty scrap hoppers.
• Assist with set‑up duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours a day.
• Proficiency using hands to position parts.
• Capability to lift up to 35 lb at varying frequencies.
• Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience safely operating a forklift and other material‑handling equipment.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first day of employment.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan.
• 401(k) match and profit‑sharing plans.
• Life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Short‑term disability.
• Parental leave.
• Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement and apprenticeship programs.
• Reimbursement for safety shoes and safety prescription glasses.
• Employee product purchase program.
• 50 % daycare discount at Brillion Early Learning Center.
• 10 % tuition discount at KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide (excludes Brillion Early Learning Center).
• Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health (Brillion campus only).
• Nearsite & urgent care clinic options (Brillion campus only).