Forklift Operator – Entry-Level Warehouse

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) with a company match

Mental health coverage

Gender affirming and family building

Paid parental leave

Associate discounts

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Ferguson Enterprises is seeking an entry level Warehouse Associate to join our team in Knoxville, TN. You will safely operate a stand-up forklift, pull and prepare outbound orders, and help with receiving, stocking and shipping using RF devices.

Schedule is Monday–Friday with possible overtime; candidates should have 0–3 years warehouse experience, strong attention to detail, and a dependable work ethic. Pre-employment drug/background screen required; pay range $15.30–$22.24 hourly.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years warehouse experience in shipping, receiving, delivery, or inventory management is preferred.
• High attention to detail.
• Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Positive demeanor, dependability, and strong work ethic.
• Self-starter with ability to learn our systems quickly.
• Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
• Ability to lift items that weigh up to 50lbs regularly.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a stand-up forklift (order selector/cherry picker) to pull and prepare outbound customer orders.
• Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages.
• Use technology like RF devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders.
• Accurately and timely receive, verify, stage and stock all incoming material.
• Clean the workspace as you go and participate with the team in keeping our facility clean, safe, and accident free.
• Must adhere to all safety regulations, including the correct usage of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• This includes wearing a safety harness with a maximum weight capacity of 400 lbs.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Positive demeanor

Self-starter

Team-oriented

Safety-conscious

Job description

Ferguson Enterprises is seeking an entry level Warehouse Associate to join our team in Knoxville, TN. You will safely operate a stand-up forklift, pull and prepare outbound orders, and help with receiving, stocking and shipping using RF devices.

Schedule is Monday–Friday with possible overtime; candidates should have 0–3 years warehouse experience, strong attention to detail, and a dependable work ethic. Pre-employment drug/background screen required; pay range $15.30–$22.24 hourly.