Cross-dock Associate - Tuesday-Saturday 7am - 4pm

3PL Hub; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with skill pay and shiftd–

Benefits package including medical, d!

HSA with employer contribution

Weekly 401(k) match

Vacation upon hire

8 holidays per year

Personal time after 90 days

EAP and identity theft protection

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life insurance

Short term disability

Job summary

Saddle Creek Logistics Services in Knoxville, TN is seeking Cross-dock Associates to load, unload, sort, stage and transport products in a fast-paced cross-dock environment. You will work cooperatively with Supervisors and other Associates and follow safety policies to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and you must be eighteen years or older. Training may qualify you to operate forklifts and other equipment as part of daily duties and to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to operate forklift and related equipment.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and work well with others.
• Willingness to perform duties with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklift and machinery to load, unload, and transport products.
• Arrange cartons on pallets by size and weight.
• Load trucks considering cubic weight and dimensions.
• Maintain clean, organized distribution center work area.
• Provide reliable service to customers and teammates.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift (industrial truck)

Job description

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle 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 packageincluding medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement

• Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts

• HSA with annual employer contribution

• Weekly 401(k) match

• Vacation immediatelyupon 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

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 Aff… 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 here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

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.