- Salary
- $16+
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Source
- ApplicantPro
Description
Yard / Warehouse Team Member & Forklift Operator
Pay: $16.00 / hour
Type: Full-Time | Weekly Pay
Location: Halls
Build Your Career with an Industry Leader For over 130 years, Tindell's has been delivering high-quality building products and innovative solutions across East Tennessee. We don't just hire for jobs-we hire for long-term careers. As part of our 200+ member team, you'll play a critical role in organizing our facilities, supporting local builders, and ensuring high-quality products get where they need to go.
What You'll Do
-
Drive Operations: Safely operate forklifts to load, unload, and organize building materials across the yard and warehouse.
-
Support Customers & Crews: Assist builders and walk-in customers with fast, accurate material pickups and order loading.
-
Ensure Quality & Accuracy: Double-check delivery orders for complete accuracy and assist with processing returned inventory.
-
Maintain Safety & Standards: Keep the yard clean, organized, and secure while completing daily equipment pre-operation safety checks.
-
Team Collaboration: Work directly with supervisors and yard crews to keep daily operations moving efficiently.
What We're Looking For
-
Experience: Hands-on forklift operating experience in a lumberyard, warehouse, or industrial environment.
-
Physical Capability: Ability to safely lift and carry 50–100 lbs repeatedly, using proper lifting techniques.
-
Essential Skills: Strong basic math, reading, and writing skills to process orders and complete daily logs.
-
Communication & Mindset: Reliable team player with strong communication skills and an energetic, positive attitude.
-
Requirements: Ability to pass a mandatory pre-employment drug screening.
What We Offer
-
Compensation: $16.00/hour to start with reliable weekly pay.
-
Paid Time Off: 14 paid days off + 8 paid holidays per year.
-
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
-
Financial Protection: 401(k) retirement plan, plus long-term and short-term disability coverage.
Tindell's is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
37938