Loader 2nd Shift

CVS Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

CVS Health in Knoxville, TN is seeking a full-time warehouse loader to prepare trailers, stack merchandise, verify counts, and secure loads for shipment. You will operate manual or powered equipment, handle store orders and returns, and maintain a clean loading area.

This role offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings options. Candidates must be 18+, able to lift up to 100 lbs, and willing to work overtime; DEA background

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read, write, and count accurately.
• Ability to operate and be certified to use motorized material handling equipment.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and lift up to 100 lbs.
• Willing to work overtime and meet background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare trailer for loading and follow the loading sequence.
• Receive waves and accumulate merchandise into stable loads.
• Verify counts and inspect items for damage before loading.
• Load and secure merchandise to prevent movement during transit.
• Operate pallets jacks or forklifts as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized loading area and follow safety rules.
• Assist other warehouse duties as directed.

Skills

Read/write/count

Operate powered equipment

Safety awareness

Communication

Tools

Forklift

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

Perform various duties to check orders and load store merchandise onto trailers, and remove and palletize store returns, empty trays, and other materials from returning trailers.

Essential Functions

• Prepare trailer for loading; receive wave sheet indicating loading sequence and expected store cube.
• Obtain all merchandise delivered at the trailer and stack into stable loads.
• Verify product counts and inspect items for damage before loading.
• Receive RX sheets for daily store deliveries and verify RX tote quantities against actual quantity received.
• Load merchandise onto trailer manually — stacking/packing securely to minimize imbalance, movement, and damage in transit (heavy cases on lower level, lighter cases on upper level).
• Work both palletized and fluid (floor-loaded) lanes; load Non-Con (non-conveyable) products.
• Secure loads using straps, shrink wrap, boards, or load bars between store orders and at the end of the load.
• Separate store orders as required and close trailer at load completion; lock trailer doors, secure with a red lock, and give the seal number to the Lead.
• Remove and palletize store returns, empty trays, and other materials from returning trailers.
• Operate manual or powered material handling equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts) as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized loading area; follow all safety and housekeeping procedures.
• Assist other departments/general warehouse duties as directed.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read, write, and count accurately.
• Ability to operate and become certified as an operator of motorized material handling equipment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods; frequent bending, reaching, stooping, walking, standing, and climbing.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Normal eyesight (natural or corrected).
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. (some postings note occasional lifting in excess of 60 lbs.).
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Must meet DEA background requirements per CVS policy (applicable at Rx-handling DCs).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience (0–2 years

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

$17.00 - $25.65

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Great Benefits For Great People

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/16/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.