WH Associate / Packer-1

Kenco Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance including HSA, HRA,F

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Group in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is seeking a Warehouse Associate responsible for picking and packing orders, printing and inspecting labels, and using equipment to prepare products for shipping.

You will measure, weigh, and count items, operate forklift if needed, and ensure accuracy and quality per SOPs. This role requires attention to detail, basic computer skills, and the ability to meet safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of warehouse or distribution experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Pick orders for shipment and ensure correct items are loaded.
• Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
• May operate a forklift or order picker for picking orders.
• Pack orders for shipment by parcel, LTL, and TL carriers.
• Record order information on specified forms and records.
• Affix shipping and tracking labels and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Report missing items or quality variances to supervisor.
• Ensure outbound shipments are accurate and undamaged.
• Inspect containers, materials, and products to meet packing specs.
• Participate in Inventory/Cycle Count as needed.
• Maintain clean, neat, orderly work area.
• Ensure facility is inspection ready for SQFI, FDA, and customers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for picking and/or packing orders, printing and inspecting labels, and utilizing the specific equipment to pick, pack, and kit products in preparation for shipping and receiving demands to meet customer needs.

Functions

• Pick orders for shipment, ensuring that the correct number and type of product is loaded.
• Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
• May be required to operate a forklift or order picker for picking orders.
• Pack orders for shipments by parcel, LTL, and TL carriers.
• Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
• Affix proper shipping and tracking labels to boxes and pallets. Mark and label shipping boxes or products per DOT, IATA, IMDG regulations.
• Report missing items or quality variances to direct supervisor.
• Ensure outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met. Execute and document quality inspections per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Participate in Inventory/Cycle Count as needed.
• Maintain clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Ensure facility is inspection ready at all times for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report any incidents.
• May perform housekeeping duties.
• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• One year of experience in a warehouse or distribution environment preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Attention to detail
• Pass background and drug screen
• Able to complete physical tasks (stooping, walking, lifting up to 50lbs)

Competencies

• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with other to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Travel Requirements

• This position is not expected to travel.

Disclosures

For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.

Benefits Offered

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days