Forklift Operator (Forklift) - 1st shift- $16.10/hour

MELALEUCA INC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Product voucher

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Longevity bonuses

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Climate-controlled environment

Job summary

Melaleuca is seeking a reliable Warehouse Associate to operate a Cherry Picker in our Knoxville distribution center. Training will be provided for all equipment; prior cherry picker or fork truck experience is preferred but not required.

You will handle inventory using RF scanners and support various warehouse tasks in a climate-controlled environment. The starting pay is $16.10/hour with regular performance reviews and a full-time schedule, Monday–Friday, 6:30am–3:00pm, plus benefits and bonus

Qualifications

• Must pass Melaleuca forklift operator certification.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs regularly.
• Able to read, write, and follow established procedures.
• Good written and verbal communication skills across all levels within organization.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse equipment including cherry pickers, reach trucks, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and stretch wrappers.
• Store, maintain, stage and transfer ingredients and finished goods with inventory accuracy via RF scanners.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers and stage in receiving area.
• Maintain FIFO and coordinate disposal of expired ingredients and other materials.
• Maintain warehouse areas in accordance with GMP cleanliness and safety guidelines.

Skills

Forklift certification

Lift 50 lbs

Basic math

Communication

Job description

Locations

• Distribution Center
  Knoxville, TN 37914, USA
  
• On-site
• Rate : $16.10 USD per hour
• Associate
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: FORKL004619

Description

Secure Work Environment – NO LAYOFFS

We are looking for a reliable and safety-conscious warehouse associate to operate a Cherry Picker in our distribution center. Prior experience operating a cherry picker or similar equipment (cherry pickers, reach trucks, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, stretch wrappers) is preferred but not required - we provide full training ! This role involves retrieving items from elevated storage locations and assisting with general warehouse duties.

Starting Pay: $16.10/hour and up (depending on experience)
Performance Reviews: 6 months, 18 months, then annually

Schedule :

(Full-time) Monday-Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm

Peak days (4-5 days/month) extended schedule

We Offer:

• Company profit sharing (after 6 months of full-time employment)
• $100 monthly product voucher (soap, shampoo, laundry products, household cleaning products, personal care products, etc)
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Longevity Bonus (5 Yrs/$5,000, 10 Yrs/$10,000, 15 Yrs/$15,000, etc.)
• Safety Bonus
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance

In addition, we offer:

• Clean indoor climate-controlled environment
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Safe & all-natural product line

Responsibilities:

• Operate various warehouse equipment in accordance with safety guidelines including cherry pickers, reach trucks, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and stretch wrappers
• Store, maintain, stage and transfer ingredients, components, finished goods and supplies to appropriate work areas while ensuring an accurate inventory by completing system transactions accurately via hand-held RF scanners, and reporting discrepancies to the Inventory Coordinator
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers and stage appropriately in receiving area
• Maintain proper lot rotation according to FIFO guidelines and coordinate disposal of expired ingredients, returned bulk, and other materials with appropriate department management
• Maintain warehouse areas in accordance with established Good Manufacturing Practices cleanliness and safety guidelines

Qualifications:

• Ability to pass Melaleuca forklift operator certification program
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. regularly and consistently over duration of shift
• Ability to pull, stretch, bend, and lift regularly and consistently over duration of shift
• Good written and verbal communication skills across all levels within organization
• Ability to read, write, and follow established operational procedures
• Ability to perform basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, etc.)
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment on a prolonged basis while maintaining safety and quality

Why should you apply?

Company culture matters. We are where the grass is greener. Melaleuca provides a work culture of safety, stability, diversity, and teamwork where we all work hard together to achieve organizational goals, are recognized for our efforts and celebrate each other’s success. We also provide facilities with a clean, indoor, climate-controlled environment with a safe, all-natural product line.

Join our team and feel what it is like to truly live a mission statement and enhance the lives of others from your co-workers to our customers, to our marketing executives helping build their Melaleuca businesses.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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