Cherry Picker Operator (Forklift) - Full-Time 1st Shift

Melaleuca, Inc. • Knoxville, TN

5d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a reliable and safety-conscious warehouse associate to operate a Cherry Picker in our distribution center. Prior experience operating a cherry picker or similar equipment (cherry pickers, reach trucks, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, stretch wrappers) is preferred but not required - we provide full training! This role involves retrieving items from elevated storage locations and assisting with general warehouse duties.

Requirements

• Ability to pass Melaleuca forklift operator certification program.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. regularly and consistently over duration of shift.
• Ability to pull, stretch, bend, and lift regularly and consistently over duration of shift.
• Good written and verbal communication skills across all levels within organization.
• Ability to read, write, and follow established operational procedures.
• Ability to perform basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, etc.).
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment on a prolonged basis while maintaining safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate various warehouse equipment in accordance with safety guidelines including cherry pickers, reach trucks, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and stretch wrappers.
• Store, maintain, stage and transfer ingredients, components, finished goods and supplies to appropriate work areas while ensuring an accurate inventory by completing system transactions accurately via hand-held RF scanners and reporting discrepancies to the Inventory Coordinator.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers and stage appropriately in receiving area.
• Maintain proper lot rotation according to FIFO guidelines and coordinate disposal of expired ingredients, returned bulk, and other materials with appropriate department management.
• Maintain inside/outside warehouse locations in accordance with established Good Manufacturing Practices cleanliness and safety guidelines.

Benefits

• Company profit sharing (after 6 months of full-time employment)
• $100 monthly product voucher (laundry products, soap, shampoo, household cleaning products, personal care products, and more)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Longevity Bonus (5 Yrs/$5,000, 10 Yrs/$10,000, 15 Yrs/$15,000, etc.)
• Safety Bonus
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed