Forklift / Material Handler
- Location
- Rogersville, Tennessee, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Overview We’re hiring Forklift / Material Handlers for a large, established plastics manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on material handling role responsible for keeping production areas supplied and moving finished and work-in-process materials throughout the facility. You’ll use a forklift to deliver materials, supplies, and WIP to manufacturing areas, move completed products into storage, and help ensure production teams have what they need to keep operating without interruption. What makes this role great:
• Independent Work: Take ownership of your area, priorities, inventory organization, and material flow throughout the shift
- Independent Work: Take ownership of your area, priorities, inventory organization, and material flow throughout the shift
- 50% of Your Days Off: Rotating 12-hour schedules + ability to choose either days or nights
- Direct Path to Advancement: Advanced production and lead roles are filled from the shop floor, creating opportunities for promotion
• $17/hr – Day shift • $18/hr – Night shift • Built-in overtime through the rotating schedules • Full-time, direct-hire – not a temp job Shift Multiple openings are available on both days and nights:
• Day Shift: Rotating 2-2-3 schedule, 12-hour shifts
- Day Shift: Rotating 2-2-3 schedule, 12-hour shifts
- Night Shift: Rotating 4-on / 4-off schedule, 12-hour shifts
• Forklift Operation: Safely transport work-in-process materials, finished products, supplies, and other materials throughout the manufacturing facility. • Production Support: Plan, stage, and deliver required materials and supplies to production areas to maintain steady manufacturing output. • Pick & Pack Support: Work closely with Pick & Pack personnel to ensure orders and materials are accurate and delivered on time. • Material Verification: Check incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy, condition, and quality before movement or delivery. • Inventory & Storage: Maintain organized and accurate storage racks and material locations used by production and Pick & Pack teams. • Supply Monitoring: Communicate with production and other departments to prevent material or supply shortages from disrupting operations. Requirements Qualifications : Required
• Ability to safely perform physical, hands-on material handling work throughout a 12-hour shift
- Ability to safely perform physical, hands-on material handling work throughout a 12-hour shift
- Strong attention to safety, material accuracy, and organization
- Ability to communicate effectively with production and warehouse teams
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, labels, and material documentation
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Previous forklift experience
- Previous material handling, warehouse, manufacturing, or production experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Basic computer skills
From Laborup's careers page (Workable), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 7 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job