Job Information
Aerotek Forklift Driver in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Job Title: Forklift Driver
Job Description
We are seeking Forklift (Reach Truck/Stand-Up) Operators to work in a cold storage environment. The warehouse is maintained at roughly 34 degrees, and the freezer at 4 degrees. Cold suits and gear are provided on day one. As a forklift driver, you will be responsible for picking orders in the warehouse based on the computer screen on your forklift. You will be loading pallets and preparing them for shipment to customers. Comfort with operating a tablet/computer and good attendance, especially during the training period, are essential.
Responsibilities
Operate Reach Truck/Stand-Up forklift in a cold storage environment.
Pick orders based on computer instructions on the forklift.
Load pallets and prepare them for shipping.
Ensure good attendance, especially during the training period.
Comfortably operate a tablet/computer.
Essential Skills
Experience in warehouse or manufacturing settings.
Knowledge of Reach Truck operation.
Familiarity with inventory management and material handling.
Skill in using stand-up forklifts.
Proficiency in picking, loading, packing, and shipping.
Experience with RF scanners and order picking.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience as a warehouse worker, order selector, or order picker.
Comfortable working in cold storage conditions.
Why Work Here?
We offer a growing company with several opportunities for advancement into team lead and supervisor roles.
Work Environment
You will be working in a cold storage environment with temperatures around 34 degrees in the warehouse and 4 degrees in the freezer. Cold suits and gear are provided. Shifts are available for both day and night, with detailed schedules as follows:
Day 1: Sun-Tues 6AM-6PM, Wed 6AM-noon. Day 2: Wed noon-6PM, Thurs-Sat 6AM-6PM. Night 1: Sun-Tues 6PM-6AM, Wed 6PM-midnight. Night 2: Wed 11:59PM-6AM, Thurs-Sat 6PM-6AM.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.