Forklift Operator- Stand Up Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee

Forklift Operator

• Stand Up

Job Category:

Warehouse/Distribution Non-Exempt

Requisition Number:

FORKL011387

Posting Details

Posted:

March 30, 2025
Full-Time
On-site
Locations
Showing 1 location
Chattanooga, TN 37419, USA
Job Details
Description
About the Position
The Stand Up Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Powered Industrial Equipment as well as other equipment when necessary to move, load, unload, and stack products in preparation for shipping and receiving demands to meet customer needs.
Responsibilities

• Safely operate Powered Industrial equipment to move products or materials for distribution such as reach, slip sheet, push/pull equipment, and drive-in pallet racking.
• Load, unload, and store products and/or materials safely, efficiently and accurately.
• Stack and/or transport materials and products to designated areas safely, efficiently and accurately.
• Use equipment to scan product and print labels.
• Operating a WMS inventory system.
• Complete paperwork and operate inventory management systems as needed.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Complete cycle count as required and support quality as needed
• Perform daily safety inspections per the Safety Checklist on forklift trucks.
• Ensure facility is inspection ready at all times for FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report any incidents to supervisor.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed to ensure 6S program sustainability.
• Active participation, engagement in CI programs and systems.
• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by Supervisor and as required by business needs.
  Qualifications
• Minimum two years prior Stand Up Forklift operating experience.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or be able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Pass Background and Drug screen
• Basic computer skills
• Attention to detail
  Competencies
• Action Oriented
• Taking on new opportunities and touch challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates
• Building partnerships and working collaboratively with other to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality
• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimize Work Processes
• Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability
• Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
  Travel Requirements
• No travel requirements
  Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
• Warehouse Setting
• Able to stand for extended periods, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift Able to lift, stack, and/or pull products, unload trailer manually, as well as replenish product, from various heights.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Communication
Intermediate
Professionalism
Intermediate
Behaviors
Required

Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic:

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Required

Flexibility:

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Peer Recognition:

Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
Ability to Make an

Impact:

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Self-Starter:

Inspired to perform without outside help
Experience
Required
3 years:
Warehouse work experience picking and packing product manually, including utilizing scanners and PCs
2 years:
Minimum two years prior forklift operating experience utilizing reach trucks, clamp trucks, sit downs, walkie riders and scissors lifts