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A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.
$43,986 / year median in Tennessee
+9% projected growth
Job Description
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- Forklift Operator Req #418 Covington, TN, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 1:00 AM The Forklift Operator 1 is responsible for safely and efficiently operating forklifts and related equipment to move, load, unload, and stack raw paper materials, in-process products, and finished products within the warehouse, storage yard, or factory.
- Operate forklift trucks equipped with forks, clamps, grapples, or lifting platforms to load, unload, and transport materials
- Load and unload semi-trailer trucks and move products to designated storage or production areas
- Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns
- Conduct safety checks on lifts, lubricate equipment, recharge batteries, fill fuel tanks, or replace liquefied-gas tanks as needed
- Maintain accurate inventory counts and report any discrepancies
- Adhere to all company safety, quality, and operational standards
- Assist with general warehouse duties as required.
Physical Demands Strength Requirement:
Medium Work- Exert 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, and up to 10 lbs. constantly. Activity Requirements
Lift/Carry:
Up to 50 lbs. occasionally; 20-50 lbs. frequently
Sitting:
Frequently |Standing:
Occasionally |Walking:
Occasionally•Reaching:
Occasionally |Handling:
Occasionally |Keyboard Use:
Occasionally•Hearing/Talking:
Occasionally |Near/Far Acuity:
Frequently |Depth Perception:
Frequently Environmental Conditions- Exposure to weather, humidity, vibration, and atmospheric conditions: Occasionally
- Noise level: Loud Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Skilled in safe forklift operation, including maneuvering through aisles, ramps, trucks, and storage areas
- Knowledge of forklift load capacities, dimensions, and balance requirements
- Ability to recognize spatial limits (doorways, shelves, aisles) for safe material placement
- Familiar with warehouse layouts for efficient material handling
- Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
- Reading and writing skills sufficient to follow work instructions, read labels, and complete inventory reports
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but routine instructions. Job Details Job Family Warehouse & Distribution Job Function Manufacturing
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