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Shipper/Receiver

SmallBiz Staffing

Crossville, TN

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Detail Oriented, Food Production, Food Safety, Forklift, Hand Tools, Health Plan, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mathematics, On Call, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Shipments, Quality Assurance, Receivers, Safety Compliance, Safety Training, Shipping/Receiving, Warehousing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Crossville, TN
POSTED
30+ days ago

Forklift Operator – Shipper/Receiver
Crossville, TN

Shift:
Full-time position. Must be flexible for shift coverage, overtime, and on-call needs as required.


A local manufacturing facility in Crossville is seeking a dependable and safety-focused forklift operator. This role is essential to ensuring accurate receiving, staging, and shipping of products while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and food manufacturing standards. Ideal candidates have solid forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Follow all safety policies, OSHA regulations, GMPs, and SOPs
  • Direct incoming trucks to appropriate dock doors and properly secure trailers
  • Verify trailer contents and report damaged products to quality assurance prior to receiving
  • Match shipping documents with pick tickets and stage orders using FIFO procedures
  • Double-check shipment dates, quantities, and product quality before loading
  • Load and unload finished goods and raw materials accurately using a forklift
  • Complete shipping confirmations and print bills of lading
  • Rotate production inventory from the production floor to the warehouse
  • Serve as backup forklift operator for production and material handling
  • Assist with bottling line support when needed
  • Maintain clean, organized warehouse areas and comply with food safety requirements
Requirements:
  • Minimum 2 years of forklift experience
  • At least 1 year of experience in food processing, bottling, blending, or consumer goods manufacturing/packaging preferred
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
  • Basic math and computer skills
  • Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to use hand tools and required personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Ability to pass a drug screening and background check
  • Willingness to work overtime, rotating shifts, and on-call duty as needed
  • Ability to work in environments that may be hot, cold, dusty, or strong-smelling
  • Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, reach, and climb throughout the entirety of shift
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. independently and 50+ lbs. with assistance
  • Steel toe shoes required
Benefits:
  • Weekly pay
  • Healthcare coverages available

If you’re a reliable, detail-oriented forklift operator who values safety and accuracy in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, apply now!

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