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Material Handler/Forklift Operator-2nd shift

Stratas Foods · Nashville, TN · 1 mo ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Material Handler/Forklift Operator with experience using RF (Radio Frequency) scanners to join our warehouse team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating forklifts to load, unload, and move materials within the facility while ensuring accurate inventory tracking using RF scanning equipment.

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.
  • Auxiliary tasks include assisting with inventory counts and cycle counts as needed, supporting general warehouse duties such as packing, labeling, and organizing materials, completing all required documentation, pallet building, oil railcar, RAW, or product sampling as required with supervision, moving pallets of product in system, and performing Environmental Waste/sludge activities to transfer intermediate waste to bulk storage containers.
  • 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

Requirements

  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Experience: 1–2 years of forklift operator experience required
  • Equipment/Software Skills: 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); Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision

Additional Information

  • Physical: 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.
  • Sensory: 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.)
  • Mental/Reasoning: 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.

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