Night Forklift Operator

Night Forklift Operator

Position overview:

Operate an industrial forklift to perform material handling assignments on the sales floor, including lifting, transporting, and stocking during night and day shifts at the Cookeville facility.

Basic purpose:
Operate the forklift/high‑lift to lower stock to ground‑level pick‑slot positions from higher‑level reserve slots during both night and day shifts, and to place received stock into higher‑level storage slots using safe operating practices.

Sunday – Thursday, 3:30 pm to completion (night shift).

Compensation ranges between $17.51 – $19.76 per hour, plus overtime, based on experience and education.

• Transport pallet loads of product from dock to the correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment.
• Replenish pick slots with product from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels for night‑shift selection.
• Perform operations and safety checks (battery, brakes, lift controls, fire extinguisher).
• Record all product, equipment, and warehouse damage.
• Maintain the cleanliness of aisles by removing debris from floor and racks.
• Follow all safety policies and practices.

Minimum

• Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Must be able to understand Vox Ware commands.
• OSHA‑compliant forklift certification required.

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior selector experience.
• Prior forklift operator experience.

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, life insurance, paid parental leave, short‑term and long‑term disability, and paid time off.

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