Material Handler Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Franklin, KY

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $19.00 / hour

Shift: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Job Description Spherion is actively hiring experienced Material Handlers/Forklift Operators for a leading scrap metal and alloy processing facility in Franklin, KY. In this role, you will support daily warehouse and production operations by safely moving, handling, sorting, and staging materials throughout the facility.

Note on Work Environment: This is a gritty, heavy industrial role. You will be working in a dirty, hot, non-climate-controlled, high-noise, and dust-heavy scrap metal processing environment. We are looking for dependable, hard-working team players who are comfortable rolling up their sleeves and getting dirty.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts safely to move, load, unload, and stage heavy materials.
• Sort, organize, and prepare scrap metal and other materials for daily processing.
• Safely load and unload flatbed trucks, trailers, and shipping containers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area within the facility.
• Strictly follow all company safety procedures, PPE requirements, and operating instructions.
• Assist production and warehouse teams with general physical material handling duties as needed.
  

Required Qualifications

• Forklift Operation: Proven, verifiable experience operating sit-down industrial forklifts (reference checks will be required).
• Physical Stamina: Ability to safely and continuously lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs repeatedly throughout an entire shift in a fast-paced setting.
• Safety First: Strong understanding of standard safety protocols, PPE requirements, and situational awareness in a heavy industrial setting.
• Dependability: Proven record of consistent attendance, punctuality, and readiness to perform demanding physical work.
• Communication: Ability to clearly understand, follow, and execute daily verbal and written operational instructions from team leads and supervisors.
  

Preferred Skills (Standout Candidates)

• Scrap Metal Knowledge: Prior experience identifying, sorting, and grading various ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals (e.g., Titanium and Nickel).
• Forklift Certification: Active OSHA-compliant or industry-recognized forklift operator certification.
• Rigging & Securing Loads: Familiarity with proper load distribution, securing cargo, straps, and rigging techniques for heavy, loose, or irregularly shaped scrap loads.
• Equipment Proficiency: Experience operating other specialized powered industrial equipment.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Familiarity with basic hand/power tools and conducting daily pre-shift inspections or light maintenance on equipment.
• Industrial Experience: Previous history successfully working in non-climate-controlled, dust-heavy environments.
  

If you have the forklift experience we need and prefer a hands-on, active industrial environment over a quiet warehouse, we want to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career with Spherion!

Company Description

Spherion isn't your typical staffing agency. We’ve spent 80 years pioneering the staffing industry, evolving from a single Chicago-based office into a national recruiting powerhouse.

Today, we offer a unique advantage: the comprehensive resources of a global talent leader paired with the local professional relationships of our independent franchise owners.

Our local staffing and recruiting teams don't just work in your town—they live there, shop there, and know your neighbors by name. This local insight allows us to find the right cultural fit for every role, whether it’s in light industrial, administrative, or professional staffing.

Because we are invested in the communities we call home, we don't just fill orders; we build careers and help local businesses grow. When you partner with Spherion, you get the financial strength of a national brand and the personal attention of a local neighbor.

Company Description

Spherion isn't your typical staffing agency. We’ve spent 80 years pioneering the staffing industry, evolving from a single Chicago-based office into a national recruiting powerhouse. Today, we offer a unique advantage: the comprehensive resources of a global talent leader paired with the local professional relationships of our independent franchise owners.Our local staffing and recruiting teams don't just work in your town—they live there, shop there, and know your neighbors by name. This local insight allows us to find the right cultural fit for every role, whether it’s in light industrial, administrative, or professional staffing. Because we are invested in the communities we call home, we don't just fill orders; we build careers and help local businesses grow. When you partner with Spherion, you get the financial strength of a national brand and the personal attention of a local neighbor.