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Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift (Rail)

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Trinidad Benham Corporation

La Vergne, TN

Job Type

Full_Time

Salary

Not specified

Posted Date

July 17, 2025

Job Description

Description

The Forklift Operator is responsible for completing material movement throughout the facility and grounds by moving, picking, loading, and unloading assets with little or no supervision while operating a forklift. Responsible for supporting the safe and efficient unloading of inbound railcars. Will consist of verifying railcar seal numbers for accuracy and compliance, pulling product samples for Quality, cleaning out residual product from the railcar.

Key Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Operates a gas or electric forklifts (sit down and stand up) in the warehouse.
Operates a forklift and other powered equipment when required and is thoroughly trained and operational; may perform more complex, heavy, or oversized transports.
Performs daily machine inspections while adhering to established safety procedures.
Reads and understands Bills of Lading and Pick Sheets.
Moves product to work areas according to production schedule and daily pick-up sheet where needed.
Stacks product in storage areas, loads and unloads shipments to and from the trailer(s).
Uploads full and partial pallets, wrap pallets when necessary, stages product for loading, and checks pallets for accuracy to order.
Maintains clean and organized aisles or racks storage, consolidates partial pallets when needed.
Labels, sorts, wraps, and ties inventory products.
Loads product into containers by hand.
Completes required paperwork per company standards.
Communicates with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
Complies with company safety policies and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
Performs tasks with little or no supervision.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of two (2) years or more of related experience in a manufacturing preferred
Forklift certification required
Valid state-issued driver's license preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Ability to work well with all levels of employees, whether individually or in a team environment
Ability to perform more complex problems
Effectively communicate questions, problems, and reports to co-workers, supervisory, and management personnel
Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed
Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel

Benefits

Employee-owned
Advancement Opportunities
Weekly pay
Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
401(k) with employer match
Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
Tuition assistance program
Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)

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Company Description

Trinidad Benham Corporation is a private label, Employee Owned Company established in 1917. Our employees are the heart of our company. Together, our entrepreneurial spirit has led us through a century of growth into our next hundred years. We process and package beans, rice, and food contact materials. Our customers include major grocery chains and food service companies throughout the US. We are respected around the world for integrity, category expertise, dedication to quality, and superior customer service.