Forklift Operator

Job Title: Stand-Up Forklift Driver 

Location: Nashville, TN 
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $18 - $20 an hour 
Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor / Operations Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Stand-Up Forklift Driver to join our Sporting Goods Distribution Center team. This role is responsible for efficiently moving, organizing, and handling inventory using stand-up forklifts to ensure timely order fulfillment and warehouse operations. The ideal candidate has experience operating stand-up forklifts in a fast-paced distribution or warehouse setting and is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate stand-up forklifts safely and efficiently to move, stack, and retrieve sporting goods and equipment.
• Load and unload shipments from trucks and place products in designated storage locations.
• Pick and stage orders according to shipment schedules.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and perform basic maintenance checks.
• Assist with inventory management by scanning and tracking product movement.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and OSHA guidelines to prevent accidents or product damage.
• Support other warehouse duties as needed, such as packing, order picking, and pallet wrapping.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Experience: 1+ year of experience operating a stand-up forklift in a warehouse or distribution center preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  • Ability to operate stand-up forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely.
  • Basic knowledge of inventory management systems and barcode scanning.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment with varying temperatures.
  • Ability to stand, bend, and operate machinery for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid forklift certification (or willingness to obtain company-sponsored certification).
• Experience working in a sporting goods distribution center or similar warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and RF scanners.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage with potential overtime
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discounts on sporting goods
• Career growth opportunities within the company