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Posted 24 July, 2026

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Verstela
Smyrna, TN, US Full Time

Job Description

Experienced with a forklift and searching for forklift operator jobs in Smyrna, TN? Verstela Staffing is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Operator for a busy manufacturing and distribution site.

Company Description: This position is based at a food, beverage, and cosmetics manufacturing facility in Smyrna, TN, where forklift operators play a key role in keeping product and materials moving safely.

What's In It For You: Weekly pay, a real path toward a permanent role, and the opportunity to build your equipment experience with a stable, established employer.

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire

As a Warehouse Forklift Operator, you will:
  1. Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts safely
  2. Load and unload trailers
  3. Move materials and finished goods throughout the facility
  4. Maintain accurate inventory
  5. Complete pre-shift equipment safety checks

Schedule: Monday through Friday
Scheduled shifts can vary as early as 6:00am and as late as 5:30pm for this department with occasional overtime, based on needs of the business.

Pay: $17 per hour

You're a great fit if you have:
  1. 1+ years of forklift experience; certification is a plus
  2. The ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  3. A strong focus on safety procedures

Benefits offered by Verstela to temporary employees:
  1. Medical
  2. Dental
  3. Vision
  4. Short Term Disability
  5. Term Life and AD and D
  6. Identity Theft Protection
  7. Prescription Plan
  8. 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
Location: Smyrna, TN. Reliable transportation to the facility is needed.

Apply today! Call Verstela Staffing at 615-263-2360 to get started as a Warehouse Forklift Operator.
This Client who we are staffing for participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more at: E-Verify.gov