FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Automation Personnel Services is seeking a Forklift Operator for a distribution facility in Cleveland, TN. Associates will perform all aspects of intake and outgoing orders in a fast-paced distribution facility.
Pay rate
$17.00 per hour
Schedule and Hours
2nd Shift 2pm-10:30pm
3rd Shift 10pm-6:30am
Weekends and Overtime as Needed
Forklift Operator Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate a forklift, pallet jack or other power equipment to transport goods and replenish lines
- Load and unload trailers, ensuring loads are secure, wrapped properly
- Pick orders using pick sheets or handheld scanners, building pallets
- Maintain accurate logs, inventory counts and data entries in the systems.
- maintaining warehouse organization
- Follow company safety procedures, warehouse guidelines, and productivity standards to ensure orders are prepared accurately and on time
Forklift Operator Qualifications and Requirements
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods, get on and off a forklift frequently
- Comfortable working in a fast paced and non-temperature controlled environment.
- Prior experience driving a forklift and using a pallet jack
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
- 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
- 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
401(k) Retirement Plan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.
Click Apply Now to submit your application or call us at 423.892.5072 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at:
Automation Personnel Services Chattanooga Branch
Shallowford Commons Complex
6116 Shallowford Rd
Suite 103
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.
About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:
- 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
- Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
- Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
- Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
- Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
- Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).
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