Material Handler- 1st Shift

Wm B Reily & Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wm B Reily & Company in Knoxville, TN is seeking a material handler to operate forklift equipment within a manufacturing facility and distribution center. The role ensures that materials are received, produced, and shipped to meet quality standards and timelines.

The position requires forklift certification (or willingness to obtain), detail orientation, and the ability to perform cycle counts and ERP-based transactions.

Qualifications

• Forklift certified or willingness to become certified (training provided if needed).
• Experience in a manufacturing warehouse or distribution environment preferred.
• High attention to detail with good organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills to use a scan gun, receive PO, print labels, and move materials with ERP.
• Basic math skills with ability to perform and document cycle counts.
• Demonstrated ability to follow and carry out instructions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment and stay productive.
• Positive and flexible team player with good communication.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Dependable and punctual; strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently to receive, handle, and store product.
• Inspect inbound materials and products for damages, defects, and discrepancies.
• Use the scanning system to create accurate locations and perform inventory transactions.
• Build pallets and load pallets on delivery trucks.
• Perform monthly inventory and cycle counts of receiving area.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and report unsafe conditions.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in safety training and initiatives.
• Support GMPs and emergency action plans; ensure food safety and quality.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Safety awareness

Tools

ERP system

Scan gun

Label printing

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Knoxville Plant - Knoxville, TN 37919, Material Handlers are responsible for safely operating forklift equipment within the manufacturing facility and distribution center ensuring that quality products are received, produced, and shipped in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift equipment safely and efficiently to receive, handle, and store product in accordance with HACCP and GMP standards
• Inspect inbound materials and products for damages, defects, and discrepancies; Promptly report any product deficiencies, food, or safety concerns to supervisor
• Utilize the scanning system to create accurate locations and perform accurate inventory transactions
• Learn and maintain customer standards for product specifications and acceptable quality
• Build pallets of various sizes and dimensions and load pallets on delivery trucks
• Responsible for monthly inventory and cycle counting of receiving area
• Perform vehicle safety checks and report discrepancies to supervisor
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping warehouse and workstation areas neat, cleaning up aisles, picking up leftover pallets, sweeping the floors, keeping exits clear and free from obstructions and ensuring all equipment is stored at the end of shift
• Follow all safety procedures and actively participate in safety training and safety system ownership initiatives
• Maintain safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person; reports any injury, accident, or unsafe condition to supervisor immediately
• Support and comply with GMP’s; understand and follow emergency action plan
• Support food safety, quality, and legality
• Ensure the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Forklift certified or willingness to become certified
• Experience in a manufacturing warehouse or distribution environment preferred
• High attention to detail with good organizational skills
• Basic computer skills with the ability to use a scan gun, receive purchase orders, print labels, make shipments, and move materials with our ERP system
• Basic math skills with ability to perform and document cycle counts
• Demonstrated ability to follow and carry out instructions with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment resulting in consistent productivity
• Positive and flexible team player
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Dependable and punctual
• Strong safety awareness