Forklift Operator
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Warehouse
General Labor -
Transportation
General Labor
Now hiring for a Forklift Operator
Location:
Smyrna, TN
Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
Monday - Saturday | Start time varies between 5 - 7 AM | 6 - 10-hour shifts
Looking for Forklift Operator jobs in Smyrna where your equipment skills keep warehouse operations moving? This opportunity lets you safely transport materials, support inventory movement, and help maintain efficient warehouse and distribution operations.
Assists in all shipping and receiving operations and will also help on the floor with general warehouse duties such as put away, staging, palatalizing.
This opportunity is based on a Forklift Operator career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.
Education Requirements- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of six months of recent experience operating a stand-up forklift, ideally within a distribution warehouse setting
- Familiarity with bills of lading, invoices, and shipping orders is a plus
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds throughout the entire shift
- Ability to stand, bend and move throughout the warehouse for the duration of the shift
- Comfortable performing general labor duties both on and off the forklift
- Operate a stand-up forklift to support daily shipping, receiving and general warehouse operations
- Assist with put away, staging and palletizing throughout the warehouse
- Compare tracking control numbers and count, weigh and measure incoming and outgoing shipments
- Use bills of lading, invoices, orders and other records as trained and directed
- Record receipt of incoming materials and equipment
- Prepare products and materials for shipment, including assembling or selecting shipping containers and packing with spacers, fillers and protective padding
- Close and seal packages for shipment
- Examine outgoing shipments to confirm they meet specifications
- Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies
- Perform general labor functions as needed, on and off the forklift
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
- Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
- Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and continued equipment training.
"I love my coworkers."
-Keriann, Staffmark Associate
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