Warehouse Associate - Entry Level

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,077 - 30,637; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Mental health coverage

Associate discounts

Job summary

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. in Knoxville, TN is looking for a Warehouse Associate (Entry Level) to join their team. Responsibilities include operating a forklift for order preparation, sorting packages, and stocking incoming materials while adhering to safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50lbs. The position offers health benefits, paid time off, and competitive pay ranging from $15.30 to $22.24 hourly.

Qualifications

• Preferred 0-3 years of experience in shipping, receiving, delivery, or inventory management.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50lbs regularly.
• Pre-employment drug and background screening required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a stand-up forklift to prepare outbound customer orders.
• Sort, wrap, and transport pallets/packages.
• Use RF devices to prepare orders.
• Receive, verify, and stock incoming material.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Positive demeanor

Self-starter

Safety regulation knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate (Entry Level)

Schedule: Monday‑Friday 7am‑4pm or 3pm‑12am plus overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a stand‑up forklift (order selector / cherry picker) to pull and prepare outbound customer orders.
• Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages.
• Use technology such as RF devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders.
• Accurately and timely receive, verify, stage, and stock all incoming material.
• Keep the workspace clean and participate in maintaining a safe, accident‑free environment.
• Adhere to all safety regulations, including the correct usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as a safety harness with a maximum weight capacity of 400lbs.

Qualifications

• 0‑3 years of warehouse experience in shipping, receiving, delivery, or inventory management is preferred.
• High attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Positive demeanor, dependability, and strong work ethic.
• Self‑starter with ability to learn our systems quickly.
• Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
• Ability to lift items that weigh up to 50lbs regularly.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• Pre‑employment drug and background screening required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Mental health coverage, gender‑affirming and family‑building benefits, paid parental leave.
• Associate discounts and community involvement opportunities.
• Competitive pay: $15.30 – $22.24 hourly, with local wage adjustments as required.
• Bonus or incentive plan eligibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We comply with the requirements of 41 CFR60‑300.5(a) and 41 CFR60‑741.5(A), and prohibit discrimination against qualified protected veterans, disabled individuals, and others. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.