Shipping / Warehouse / Material Handling Associate

Aqua-Chem; Knoxville (TN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Knoxville is seeking a Shipping / Warehouse / Material Handling Associate. This role involves various warehouse duties including shipping, receiving, and light assembly. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, basic math skills, and some warehouse experience. Full-time schedule with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Group Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Sick Time

Employer Paid STD

LTD

Life AD&D

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related experience preferred.
• Forklift certification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Pull, label, and organize orders for shipment.
• Operate equipment like loaders and forklifts.
• Maintain product organization and rotation.

Skills

Basic Math

Reading

Manual Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Power Tools

Tape Measure

Nail Gun

Job description

Shipping / Warehouse / Material Handling Associate

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Job Overview

The Shipping / Warehouse / Material Handling Associate at Aqua-Chem performs warehouse duties in shipping and receiving, including picking, packing, light assembly, packaging, shrink wrapping, palletizing, and loading/unloading shipments. General labor tasks are also included.

Schedule and Location

Schedule: FT, Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 3:30pm; Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm (OT may be required on occasional Fridays).

Location: Onsite; Knoxville, TN.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.00/hr (Dependent on Experience).

Benefits: Group Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Match, Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time, plus Employer Paid STD, LTD, Life AD&D.

Responsibilities

• Pull, label, and organize orders for shipment.
• Maintain product organization and rotation.
• Operate equipment like loaders, pallet wrappers, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Follow safety and manufacturing practices.
• Build crates, perform light assembly, unload/load trucks.
• Stock warehouse, perform cycle counts, and maintain 5S standards.
• Use tools such as tape measures, power tools, and nail guns.
• Work independently with good organizational and teamwork skills.
• Adhere to safety regulations and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years related experience preferred.
• Proficient in basic math and reading.
• Experience in warehouse, inventory, picking, packing, and fulfillment preferred.
• Light carpentry skills and crate building experience are a plus.
• Forklift certification is a plus but not required.
• Experience with ERP or similar systems preferred.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Manual skills requiring accuracy and coordination.
• Ability to work up to 12 hours on cement surfaces, including bending, stretching, climbing ladders/stairs.
• Work in temperature ranges matching outside ambient conditions.
• Work at heights up to 15 feet.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Additional Information

This description outlines the general nature of the position and is not exhaustive. The company reserves the right to modify duties as necessary. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all applicants and employees without discrimination based on protected characteristics.

Other Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing