Forklift Operator at Saintly Edge Precision Co Chattanooga, TN

Forklift Operator job at Saintly Edge Precision Co. Chattanooga, TN.

The Forklift Operator ensures a steady, damage‑free flow of raw materials, work‑in‑process, and finished goods between receiving docks, high‑density racking, and multiple automated decoration lines (spray coating, screen printing, and labeling). Working on a fast‑paced glass‑container production floor, you will operate sit‑down counter‑balance and stand‑up reach trucks, perform basic inventory transactions in the warehouse‑management system, and uphold OSHA‑compliant material‑handling practices.

Material Movement

• Stage pallets of uncoated glass, ink, cartons, and dunnage at each production cell; shuttle cured product to the finished‑goods warehouse.
• Load and unload 53‑ft trailers using clamp attachments and powered pallet jacks.

Inventory & Data

• Scan pallet IDs and record lot numbers into the ERP/WMS terminal; complete pick lists and put‑away tasks with handheld RF scanners.
• Assist with daily cycle counts and month‑end physical inventory.

Equipment Care

• Conduct pre‑shift inspections, top off LP tanks or battery water, report defects, and coordinate with Maintenance to minimize downtime.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Follow 29
  
  CFR requirements for powered‑industrial‑truck operation, including seat‑belt use, speed limits, and pedestrian‑aisle protocols.
• Support 5S initiatives: remove broken pallets, empty trash, and keep aisles clear.

Team Support

• Communicate material shortages or quality concerns to Line Leads; assist with repack or re‑stack tasks during changeovers.

• High‑school diploma or GED (trade/technical coursework a plus).
• Valid forklift license or ability to obtain within 30days; employer offers on‑site certification.
• 1+ year operating sit‑down counter‑balance or reach‑truck forklifts in a manufacturing or distribution setting.
• Familiarity with basic RF scanners or ERP/WMS screens.
• Ability to lift 50lbs, read pallet manifests, and work in hot/cold warehouse zones.

Preferred

• Experience handling fragile glass, food‑grade packaging, or other breakable goods.
• Knowledge of clamp truck attachments and stretch‑wrap machines.
• OSHA 10‑hour or PIT Train‑the‑Trainer card.

Salary info: $16 - $21 / hr