Antioch, Tn-Forklift & Oder Picker-1st shift

Forklift & Order Picker 1st Shift (Bender Group 3PL)

Location: Antioch TN

Agency: Abacus Corporation Smyrna Branch

Pay Rate: $19.00/hr Schedule: Monday Friday 7:30 AM 4:00 PM (Must be flexible for overtime/early starts)

Abacus Corporation is a family-owned staffing leader with 80 years of experience providing modern workforce solutions nationwide. With a supportive culture and over 25000employees we offer long-term jobs competitive pay benefits and real growth opportunities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Abacus is hiring skilled Forklift Operators for the Bender Group 3PL in Antioch. We are looking for Hybrid workers pros who can operate heavy equipment with precision but are also willing to jump on the floor to help the team meet daily distribution goals for our camping and outdoor supply clients.

Key Equipment & Tasks:

Primary Operation: Must have at least 1 year of experience operating a Cherry Picker (Order Picker).

Secondary Operation: Ability to operate a Sit-Down Forklift as needed.

Hybrid Role: You will not be on the forklift 100% of the time. You must be willing to work on the floor assisting with manual tasks and loading/unloading trucks.

Internal Certification: While 1 year of experience is required the supervisor will provide internal certification at the facility.

LOGISTICS & ACCURACY REQUIREMENTS

This is a detail-oriented position. We are looking for operators who are fast but never Careless.

Work Order Management: Ability to read and follow complex work orders and shipping instructions perfectly.

Precision Counting: Must have a high attention to detail when counting boxes and staging product.

Communication: Must be a proactive communicator who collaborates effectively with coworkers to keep the workflow moving.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Minimum 1 year of verifiable experience on a Cherry Picker or Sit-Down Forklift.

Attitude: A Team-Player mentalityno task is too small whether on or off the lift.

Math & Reading: Strong ability to read instructions and perform accurate inventory counts.

Safety Gear: Steel-toed shoes are mandatory.

Patience: Willingness to follow The Bender Way for workload management.

SITE RULES & BENEFITS

NO ELECTRONICS: Cell phones and smartwatches are strictly prohibited in the warehouse.

Environment: Non-climate-controlled warehouse; please dress appropriately for the weather.

Reliability: Strict attendance policyzero call-outs during the first 2 weeks.

Weekly Pay: Get paid every Friday!

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