Warehouse Material Handler 1st Shift

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC in Knoxville, TN, seeks a Warehouse Material Handler to fulfill customer orders by assembling pallets and loading products per pick tickets. You will operate PIT equipment, ensure safety and accuracy, and maintain cleanliness while meeting company standards.

The role offers on-site work with consistent schedules and paid training. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with up to 12 months of experience and PIT Pallet Jack certification required.

Qualifications

• Up to 12 months of related work experience
• PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) Certification: Pallet Jack
• Noisy and non-temperature-controlled environment exposure

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and place quantities of product onto pallets safely and efficiently
• Transport pallets via pallet jack (PIT) to different warehouse areas
• Assist in warehouse cleanliness and housekeeping as needed
• Complete daily PIT checklist and report issues to management
• Correct mistakes and adjust product/quantity as indicated by the checker
• Perform other duties to support warehouse operations as required
• Work with flexibility to meet changing schedules and demands

Skills

PIT Pallet Jack

Team Collaboration

Safety Consciousness

Reading Computer Screens

Flexible/Adaptable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PIT Pallet Jack Certification

Job description

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Pay Range: - 19.00 Hourly , depending on experience

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Job Overview

The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for the fulfillment of Customer Orders by retrieving and stacking specific product and quantities as specified on the Pick Ticket/Computer Screen assigned on a pre-determined conveyor and, or pallet. This is accomplished by traveling throughout the Warehouse’s Pick Area and building stable pallet(s) of product, meeting or exceeding Warehouse and Company expectations regarding safety, accuracy, and efficiency.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Retrieves and places quantities of Cases of Product onto a pre-determined pallet as instructed by the assigned Pick Ticket, in a manner that is safe and builds a stable pallet of product, while meeting or exceeding Warehouse and Company expectations in safety, accuracy, and efficiency
• Travels to and transports pallets of stacked Product to different areas of the Warehouse via a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) - Pallet Jack - in a safe and efficient manner
• Assists in Warehouse cleanliness and housekeeping as assigned or as needed
• Performs daily PIT Checklist and alerts Warehouse Management of any issues discovered
• Corrects any mistakes discovered and informed of by the Checker to product and, or quantity
• May perform other duties as assigned
• Performs miscellaneous activities as directed to support the efficient operation of a warehouse in a dynamic environment

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere while walking and repetitively lifting 30 lbs.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment
• Ability to coordinate and organize efficient and dependable warehouse processes
• Ability to adapt to needs of role in different work areas throughout the workday and meet minimum expectations of those different work areas
• Ability to read and interpret instructions from a computer screen
• Attention to detail and ability to differentiate our packages
• Ability to work in a noisy and non-climate controlled (Hot in summer, cold in winter) environment
• Intentional self-starter who takes initiative and proactively seeks out value-add opportunities
• Flexibility (Schedules, Hours change with the demands of the business)

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge acquired through up to 12 months of work experience
• PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) Certification: Pallet Jack

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge acquired through up to 12 months of work experience
• PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) Certification: Pallet Jack
• Noisy and non-temperature-controlled environment (hot in summer/cold in winter)

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.