Forklift Operator & Material Handler - 1st Shift

WM B REILY & COMPANY INC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

HSA with company contributions

FSA & DCFSA

401(k) with match

EAP & financial wellness resources

Company‑Paid Disability

Life Insurance 3x annual compensation

Job summary

Reily Foods Company is seeking a dedicated Material Handler for its Knoxville distribution center. You will operate forklifts and related equipment, move goods across the facility, and ensure accurate handling of materials for production and shipping.

The role emphasizes strict safety, inventory accuracy, and collaboration with production, warehouse, and quality teams. Overtime flexibility and reliability are valued in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Warehouse/distribution experience required.
• Experience using RF scan gun or warehouse systems.
• Basic math and inventory/cycle counting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment
• Move finished goods, packaging materials, and supplies throughout the facility
• Load and unload trucks while ensuring products and materials are handled safely and accurately
• Stage materials and products for production, shipping, and receiving
• Verify quantities, labels, lot numbers, and product information for accuracy
• Maintain accurate inventory and promptly report discrepancies or damaged products
• Complete required paperwork, system transactions, and material movement documentation
• Follow FIFO/FEFO and other inventory control practices as required
• Keep work areas, aisles, and equipment clean, organized, and safe
• Follow all company, GMP, food safety, quality, and OSHA/safety requirements
• Communicate effectively with Production, Warehouse, Distribution, Quality, and other team members
• Help keep the operation moving by responding to changing priorities and production needs
• Perform other duties as needed to support the Distribution Center team

Skills

Forklift experience

RF scanner

Inventory control

Safety first

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Independent worker

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

Reily Foods Company is seeking a dedicated Material Handler for its Knoxville distribution center. You will operate forklifts and related equipment, move goods across the facility, and ensure accurate handling of materials for production and shipping.

The role emphasizes strict safety, inventory accuracy, and collaboration with production, warehouse, and quality teams. Overtime flexibility and reliability are valued in this fast-paced environment.