Job Description

Forklift Operator 2nd Shift - Stand Up (Plus Sit down preferred)

Application Deadline: 18 April 2026

Department: Packaging Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: La Vergne, TN - International Blvd

There’s a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth.

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. This job will support the Boxed Rice Operation. Stand up is required and sit down experience is preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

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 Sheet.
• 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 & 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

EXTRAS

Employee-owned
Advancement OpportunitiesWeekly payInsurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts401(k) with employer matchPaid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plansTuition assistance program Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)