--- title: Material Handler/Forklift Operator All Shifts description: Stratas Foods is hiring for the Material Handler/Forklift Operator All Shifts role in Nashville, TN. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/material-handler-forklift-operator-all-shifts-at-stratas-foods-01a18f84-b724-79d3-b4ca-14056a5dfd52 date: 2026-10-31T01:15:24Z og_description: Join Stratas Foods as Material Handler/Forklift Operator All Shifts in Nashville, TN. Pays $19.67 per hour. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/ijh4c0.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Stratas Foods | | **Location** | Nashville, TN | | **Salary** | $19.67/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 30, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Stratas Foods. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Stratas Foods. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $43,000 – $46,000 a year (median $43,000). ## Description Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience. Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors. At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States. Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals. We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Material Handler/Forklift Operator with experience using RF (Radio Frequency) scanners to join our warehouse team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating forklifts to load, unload, and move materials within the facility while ensuring accurate inventory tracking using RF scanning equipment. **1st shift:** 7am - 3:30pm - $19.67 per hour. **2nd shift:** 3pm - 11:30pm- $19.67 per hour, plus a $0.50 shift differential. **3rd shift:** 11pm - 7:00am- $19.67 per hour, plus a $0.50 shift differential. **FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY WITH VERY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS!** - We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance plus voluntary benefits on day one of employment! - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Fitness reimbursement - College tuition reimbursement - 401(k) Match up to 5% - Vacation, holiday, bereavement, and jury duty pay **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** 1. Safely operate a sit-down forklift to move products and materials throughout the facility. 2. Use RF scanners to accurately scan, put away, receive, pick, and ship inventory. 3. Load and unload trailers, stage materials, and transport goods within the warehouse. 4. Perform daily equipment inspections and report any safety or maintenance issues. 5. Ensure proper product labeling and placement based on warehouse standards. 6. Maintain accurate records of inventory movement and transactions. 7. Follow all Safety, GMP, and Warehouse protocols and procedures. 8. Assist with inventory counts and cycle counts as needed. 9. Support general warehouse duties such as packing, labeling, and organizing materials. 10. Complete all required documentation as required 11. Pallet building 12. Perform Oil railcar, RAW, or product sampling as required with supervision 13. Move pallets of product in system 14. Regularly accomplish Environmental Waste/sludge activities to transfer intermediate waste to bulk storage containers. 15. Perform a variety of other miscellaneous duties as assigned or qualified for as Material Handler. **MANDATORY OVERTIME MAY BE REQUIRED SOME WEEKS** **Education:** High School Diploma or equivalent **Experience:** 1–2 years of forklift operator experience required **Equipment/Software Skills:** Ability to achieve proficiency in on-site forklift testing and evaluation; experience with RF scanners and warehouse systems; basic computer knowledge; experience in fast-paced warehouse/distribution/manufacturing settings; knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) **Competencies** - Demonstrates a commitment to safety by adhering to all safety, food safety, environmental, and GMP policies, procedures, and regulations. - Actively participates in safety and continuous improvement initiatives to support operational efficiency. - Follows written procedures, policies, and work instructions accurately and consistently. - Produces clear and accurate documentation related to inventory, shipping, and operational activities. - Maintains reliable attendance and punctuality to support team and operational needs. - Demonstrates flexibility by learning and performing multiple roles and filling in for temporary or permanent vacancies as needed. **Physical:** Must be able to walk throughout the plant, to include walking and climbing up/downstairs and ladders (portable, fixed). Must have be ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally is required. **Sensory:** Must have the appropriate level of sensory acuity (visual, hearing, speaking, smell and touch) to be able to identify and react to normal, abnormal and alarm conditions (chemicals, temperature, etc.) **Mental/Reasoning:** Must be able to logically and methodically work through and break down complex problems and processes to enable effective communication with all levels of the organization. **Full Time Employee Benefits:** Medical, Dental, Vision Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Stratas Foods Applicant Request for Accommodation Form: Stratas Foods California Privacy Rights Act Policy: ## Skills - Put-Away - Loading and Unloading - Supervision - Warehouse Management System (Wms) - Joint Ventures - Dressing - Punctuality - Product Labeling - Cycle Counting - Continuous Improvement Process - Product Sampling - Basic Computer Skills - Automated Clearing House (Ach) - Private Label Product Development - Good Manufacturing Practice (Gmp) - Food and Beverage Service - Food Safety - Maintenance - Inventory Management - RF Scanner - Equipment Inspection - Process Documentation - Communication - Flexibility - Sit-Down Forklift Operation - Apache Cordova ## Benefits - Jury Duty Leave - 401(k) Plans - Financial Aid/Assistance - Health Insurance - Vision Insurance - Mental Health - Fitness Centers/Gyms - Dental Insurance ## Related - [Logistics & Transportation jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/logistics-and-transportation?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Warehousing jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/logistics-and-transportation/warehousing?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Forklift Operator jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/logistics-and-transportation/warehousing/forklift-operator?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Tennessee](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/tennessee?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 65749 jobs - [Food and Beverage Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/manufacturing/food-and-beverage-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 50895 jobs - [Nashville, TN](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/tennessee/nashville?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 14695 jobs ## Related pages - [Tennessee](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/tennessee?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 65749 jobs - [Food and Beverage Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/manufacturing/food-and-beverage-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 50895 jobs - [Nashville, TN](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/tennessee/nashville?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 14695 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)