Material Handler - 1st Shift

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company in Greeneville, TN seeks a warehouse associate to safely operate forklifts and manage material movements. You\'ll load/unload trailers, conduct rack checks, and support inventory adjustments to ensure accurate stock for manufacturing.

You will document movements with scanners or logs, cross-train in shipping/receiving, and collaborate with production teams for timely material delivery. A strong focus on safety and accuracy is required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in basic computer use, including data entry and inventory systems.
• Reliable and punctual attendance is essential for success in this role.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Capable of lifting, carrying, and moving items weighing up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to perform a combination of sedentary and physically active tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to read and write legibly and perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Must be able to safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks (certification may be required or provided).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks to transport materials throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trailers, including UPS and air freight, ensuring proper handling and secure stacking of materials.
• Perform daily rack checks and validate inventory locations to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Assist with inventory adjustments, cycle counts, and location audits as needed.
• Accurately document material movements using scanners or manual logs in accordance with company procedures.
• Cross-train in front dock shipping and receiving processes to provide coverage during absences or peak periods.
• Collaborate with production and warehouse teams to ensure timely delivery of materials to support manufacturing operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; perform 6S duties in assigned areas.
• Report any unsafe conditions, equipment issues, or material discrepancies to supervision promptly.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Data entry

Inventory systems

Reliability

Physical fitness

Reading & math

Forklift operation

Tools

RF scanners

Oracle R12

ERP systems

Job description

Role Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks to transport materials throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trailers, including UPS and air freight, ensuring proper handling and secure stacking of materials.
• Perform daily rack checks and validate inventory locations to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Assist with inventory adjustments, cycle counts, and location audits as needed.
• Accurately document material movements using scanners or manual logs in accordance with company procedures.
• Cross-train in front dock shipping and receiving processes to provide coverage during absences or peak periods.
• Collaborate with production and warehouse teams to ensure timely delivery of materials to support manufacturing operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; perform 6S duties in assigned areas.
• Report any unsafe conditions, equipment issues, or material discrepancies to supervision promptly.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficient in basic computer use, including data entry and inventory systems.
• Reliable and punctual attendance is essential for success in this role.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Capable of lifting, carrying, and moving items weighing up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to perform a combination of sedentary and physically active tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to read and write legibly and perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Must be able to safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks (certification may be required or provided).

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or previous forklift certification.
• Experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial trucks in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Proficient in the use of hand-held RF (radio frequency) scanners for material movement and inventory tracking.
• Familiarity with Oracle R12 or similar ERP systems for inventory transactions and material management.
• Ability to navigate Oracle applications to locate, move, and reconcile inventory data.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and material handling.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.). Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Donaldson Company has been made aware that there are several recruiting scams that are targeting job seekers. These scams have attempted to solicit money for job applications and/or collect confidential information, Donaldson will never solicit money during the application or recruiting process. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand. Learn more at www.donaldson.com.