Warehouse Sorter

Atterro; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Safety-focused warehouse environment

Job summary

Staffmark is hiring a Warehouse Sorter in Portland, TN. The role involves picking, packing, and preparing products for shipment, with emphasis on accuracy and safety in a fast-paced warehouse.

You will operate scanners and warehouse systems, verify weights and counts, and stage orders for delivery. A forklift or tow motor certification is required; high school diploma preferred. Competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or packaging experience is a plus.
• Forklift or tow motor certification required.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate and troubleshoot basic equipment.
• Basic math and computer skills for weight verification, product counts, and daily documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manually package products into boxes according to specifications and operate automated boxing equipment based on programmed weight requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance, make minor adjustments, and troubleshoot basic issues, escalating concerns when necessary.
• Verify product weight, count, and packaging quality to meet production standards.
• Label, seal, and stage completed boxes for shipment.
• Safely operate a forklift or tow motor in confined areas of the facility.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and complete daily 5S responsibilities within the steel warehouse.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, with availability for overtime and weekend work as needed.

Skills

Forklift certification

Basic math

Computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scanners

Warehouse systems

Packing materials

Job description

Now hiring for a Warehouse Sorter
Location: Portland, TN
Pay Rate: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Schedule: First Shift

Warehouse Sorter Jobs: Roll up your sleeves, Pack the Goods. Stack the Cash.

Looking for Warehouse Sorter jobs in Portland where accuracy and speed keep orders moving? This opportunity lets you pick, pack, and prepare products for shipment while helping customers receive the right items on time and in excellent condition.

This opportunity is based on a Warehouse Picker/Packer career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or packaging experience is a plus.
• Forklift or tow motor certification required.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate and troubleshoot basic equipment.
• Basic math and computer skills for weight verification, product counts, and daily documentation.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to repeatedly get on and off a forklift throughout the shift.
• Regular standing, walking, reaching, handling, and gripping, with occasional sitting, stooping, and crouching.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to thirty-five pounds and frequently lift up to forty-five pounds.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with moving mechanical equipment, elevated or confined areas, and exposure to noise, heat, vibration, and other industrial conditions.

Job Duties

• Manually package products into boxes according to specifications and operate automated boxing equipment based on programmed weight requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance, make minor adjustments, and troubleshoot basic issues, escalating concerns when necessary.
• Verify product weight, count, and packaging quality to meet production standards.
• Label, seal, and stage completed boxes for shipment.
• Safely operate a forklift or tow motor in confined areas of the facility.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and complete daily 5S responsibilities within the steel warehouse.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, with availability for overtime and weekend work as needed.

This is a strong fit for a hands-on team player who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse setting and takes pride in accuracy and safety.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and career growth.

Heard on the shift
"The work culture is nice and the management is great," -Anas, Staffmark Order Picker.

What You Will Do

As a Warehouse Sorter you will pick customer orders, verify inventory, pack products securely, prepare shipments, apply shipping labels, and stage completed orders for delivery. You will use scanners, warehouse systems, and packing materials while maintaining inventory accuracy, meeting productivity goals, and supporting safe, efficient warehouse operations.

The Warehouse Sorter is responsible for preparing customer orders through accurate product selection, secure packaging, and organized shipment preparation. This role requires dependable work habits, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain productivity in fast-paced warehouse environments.

Successful Warehouse Sorter professionals understand warehouse procedures, inventory systems, packing methods, and shipping requirements while supporting efficient warehouse operations. Accuracy and consistency are essential characteristics for success.

This career is ideal for individuals who enjoy warehouse work and order fulfillment.