Warehouse Associate

externallincarecareers; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

externallincarecareers is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Knoxville, TN to fulfill and ship customer orders in a fast-paced distribution center.

You will operate forklifts and other equipment, sort materials, load trailers, assemble orders, and ensure accuracy with QA checks while following safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–6 months warehouse experience preferred.
• Shipping/distribution or warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift certification must be obtained and maintained.
• Operate power industrial equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill and ship customer orders in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack, and other handling equipment as part of distribution.
• Sort and place materials on racks or bins by size, type, model or part number.
• Move and load product from staging/storage into trailers.
• Assemble orders from stock and convey to packing/shipping.
• Pack and prepare outbound orders; perform QA checks for readiness.
• Follow safety regulations while operating equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Material handling

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

TheWarehouse Associate is responsible for the fulfillment and shipment of customer orders.

• Forklift, pallet jack, and/or other material handling equipment as part of the distribution process within a fast-paced warehouse setting
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, equipment type, model, or part number
• Efficiently moves and loads product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers
• Assembles customer orders from stock, stage orders, and/or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department according to center purchase orders
• Performs proper packing and prep of all outbound orders
  • Performs QA check for equipment readiness and accuracy

• Follow safety regulations while operating equipment

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required
• Preferred 3 to 6 months experience in a warehouse environment
  • Training provided as necessary
• Previous shipping/distribution and/or warehouse experience preferred
• Must be able to successfully pass and maintain forklift certification
• operate power industrial equipment as needed

Physical Demands:

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. This employee will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold, including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.