Cross-dock Associate - Days

Saddle Creek; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation immediately upon hire

Company paid life insurance

8 paid holidays per year

Personal time after 90 days

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

A logistics service provider in Knoxville, TN is hiring a Cross-dock Associate. This role involves loading, unloading, and transporting products in a cross-dock environment, requiring strong teamwork and safety compliance. Candidates should ideally possess a high school diploma and have operational experience with forklifts. Benefits include weekly pay, medical coverage, and paid holidays. Join a supportive team today!

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent.
• EOE employer; equal opportunity and nondiscrimination practices are observed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates forklift and machinery for loading and unloading.
• Works cooperatively with supervisors and other associates.
• Maintains condition of distribution center or warehouse work area.
• Stack and arrange cartons on pallets considering size and weight.
• Assist in timely loading/unloading of trucks and movement of goods.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and report hazards.
• Follow safety policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Industrial truck

Job description

Cross-dock Associate - Days page is loaded## Cross-dock Associate - Dayslocations: Knoxville, TNtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R27308Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.## **Benefits:*** Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials* Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement* Medical employee-only premium as low as $5.90/week, $26/month with wellness discounts* HSA with annual employer contribution* Weekly 401(k) match* Vacation immediately upon hire* 8 holidays per calendar year* Personal time after 90 days* EAP and identity theft protection* Tuition reimbursement* Company paid life insurance and short term disability*Note that if you are viewing this posting on an external job board (such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, etc.), unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided salary **estimates** may not be accurate as they are not provided by Saddle Creek. Our recruiters look forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements.*Cross-dock Associates are responsible for loading, unloading, sorting, staging and transporting of products into and out of a cross-dock environment. Individuals in this position must work cooperatively with other Associates and productively with little supervision. Following company safety policies and procedures is of great importance to this position. Upon completion of training and certification a Warehouse Associate may drive gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift and clamp attachments, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials/pallets by performing the following duties.**Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities:*** Follows company safety policies and procedures and encourages other Associates to do the same. Safely operates forklift and/or other machinery to complete tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, staging and transporting products.* Works cooperatively and productively with Supervisors and other Associates in order to complete tasks.* Arranges cartons on pallets keeping in mind size, weight, height, etc.* Loads trucks keeping in mind cubic weight, size and characteristics (i.e., easily crushable,) in mind.* Works productively (i.e., receiving products, picking products, etc.) with little supervision.* Provides and inspires outstanding service to customers (i.e., stores, etc.) by maintaining attention to detail and completing assigned work in a timely manner. Maintains condition of Distribution Center and/or warehouse work area (I.e., free of trash, product in correct location, etc.)* Additional duties as assigned by Distribution Center or Warehouse Management.**Education:*** A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Must be eighteen years of age or older.**Experience:**Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster . View the E-Verify Posting .Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.