
Forklift Associate
Hiring bonus: $25 after 80 hours — Shiftfillers pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Shiftfillers
- Location
- Portland, TN
- Job type
- Temporary
- Pay
- $16.00/hour
- Profession
- Forklift Operator
- Industry
- Warehouse & Logistics
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $16.00
- Weekly
- $640
- Yearly (full-time)
- $33,280
This job pays about $16.00/hour — 21% below the median for Forklift Operator jobs in Tennessee ($20.24/hour).
Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Forklift Operator jobs in Tennessee right now
- 4 open Forklift Operator jobs in Tennessee from 2 agencies, 2 of them in Portland.
- Pay in these listings: $16.00 – $22.00/hour, median $16.00/hour.
- Typical Forklift Operator pay in Tennessee: $20.24/hour ($42,099/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: NEXTAFF ($19.00/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Our client is growing like crazy, and we are hiring new folks for our team! We're currently seeking Forklift Operators for a fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing facility in Portland, TN. This role plays a key part in processing, packaging, and shipping orders accurately while keeping inventory organized and operations running smoothly. Ideal candidates are reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating heavy machinery in a high-volume production environment. Location: Portland, TN 37148Pay Schedule: Weekly payShift Schedules & Pay:
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- Weekday Day Shift | Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM | $18.50/hr
- Weekday Night Shift | Monday–Friday | 7:00 PM – 5:30 AM | $20.50/hr
- Weekend Day Shift | Friday–Sunday | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM | $21.50/hr
- Weekend Night Shift | Friday–Sunday | 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM | $22.50/hr
- Process, package, and ship orders accurately.
- Organize and maintain inventory.
- Inspect products for defects and damage.
- Examine incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Receive, unload, and place incoming inventory items appropriately.
- Operate forklift, pallet jack, and other heavy warehouse machinery as required.
- Use RF scanner to track inventory, shipments, and warehouse activity.
- Contribute ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures.
- Keep the warehouse clean and organized daily.
- Abide by all company safety rules and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to stand, walk, push, bend, and/or squat for 10+ hours in a day.
- Must be able to lift up to 25–50 lbs at a time.
- Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
- Specific vision abilities required — close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to work in a manufacturing facility environment.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum 1 year of forklift experience required.
- RF scanner experience required.
- Proven warehouse experience.
- Ability to operate forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.
- Adequate knowledge of warehouse data systems.
- High attention to detail and strong self-motivation skills.
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Team player with strong organizational skills.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
- Must pass background check and drug test.
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