Stand-Up Reach Forklift Operator 1st shift

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Located in Knoxville, TN

Salary: 19.00

Now Hiring: Stand-Up Reach Forklift Operator

Pay: $19.00/hour
Schedule: 5:00 AM until finish
Shift Length: Approximately 8–12 hours
Location: Knoxville, TN

Position Overview

Express Employment Professionals is hiring an experienced Stand-Up Reach Forklift Operator for a local manufacturing and distribution facility in Knoxville!

If you're experienced operating a stand-up reach truck, this is the opportunity for you! This position primarily involves operating a stand-up reach forklift to organize incoming materials, manage warehouse inventory, and move products throughout the facility.

Candidates must have strong stand-up reach truck experience. Additional experience operating double walkie riders and sit-down forklifts is also valuable.

What You'll Do

• Inspect and verify incoming freight in accordance with HACCP guidelines.

• Scan incoming raw materials into the Warehouse Management System (WMS).

• Operate a stand-up reach forklift to put away incoming materials in assigned warehouse rack locations.

• Scan and load finished products onto designated outbound trailers.

• Maintain accurate inventory records using handheld scanning equipment.

• Follow established warehouse safety, inventory, and shipping procedures.

• Perform other related warehouse duties as assigned.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Strong previous stand-up reach forklift experience REQUIRED.

• Previous double walkie rider experience REQUIRED.

• Sit-down forklift experience preferred.

• Ability to operate handheld computers and inventory scanners.

• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory practices, and shipping/receiving procedures.

• Manufacturing or distribution experience is a plus.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Dependable attendance, reliability, and attention to detail.

Equipment Used

• Stand-Up Reach Forklift – Primary Equipment

• Double Walkie Rider

• Sit-Down Forklift

• Handheld Inventory Scanner / Computer

• Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Schedule & Work Environment

• 5:00 AM start time.

• Shifts typically run 8–12 hours.

• End time varies depending on operational needs.

• Must be comfortable working extended shifts in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

• $19.00 per hour.

• Consistent early-morning work.

• Opportunity to utilize your forklift and warehouse experience.

• Gain experience in inventory management, shipping, receiving, and manufacturing operations.

Have strong stand-up reach truck experience? Put your skills to work! Apply today!

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