Warehouse Worker - Kingsport, TN

Turner Industries Group; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Industries Group in Kingsport, TN is hiring a Warehouse Worker responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing pipe, steel, and other materials. The role involves laydown yard work, operating a forklift, and following site procedures under the Foreman's supervision.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, knowledge of forklift operation, SAP experience preferred, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift operation knowledge.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Good communication and problem solving skills.
• Forklift certification may be required at some sites.
• Post offer drug screen and policy acknowledgment.

Responsibilities

• Store, remove, load, and unload materials from bins, pallets, and vehicles.
• Operate manual or mechanical handling devices and stock shelves.
• Read production schedules and orders to determine items to move.
• Move materials to racks and prepare for delivery.
• Maintain inventory records and perform housekeeping.
• Operate a forklift and access SAP transactions.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are seeking a Warehouse Worker for a position in Kingsport, TN. The Warehouse position receives, stores, and distributes material, tools, equipment, and products. The primary function of this role will be working in the laydown yards, mostly pulling and storing pipe and steel. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Foreman; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

Essential Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent
• Knowledge of operating a fork truck
• SAP experience preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Some sites may require a forklift certification
• Post offer drug screen and signed acceptance of the Turner Industries Group, LLC. Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements:

Stores, removes, loads, and unloads all types of materials from storage bins, pallets and vehicles that cannot be handled by material handling devices, Operates manual or mechanical devices and stocks inventory shelves, Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed, Assorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or bins according to predetermined sequences such as size, type, style, or color, Moves materials and supplies from the warehouse and prepares for delivery, Fills requisitions, work orders or requests for materials, tools, or stock items, Records material items received or distributed, May maintain inventory records, Performs routine housekeeping tasks to maintain work area, Operates a fork truck, Access SAP transactions, Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement:

May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; stepstool use; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

Keywords: warehouse, store, loading, distributing