Forklift Operator (Forklift) - 2nd shift

Ready to? • Knoxville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Melaleuca is hiring a reliable, safety-conscious warehouse associate to operate a Cherry Picker in its distribution center and assist with general warehouse duties. The role involves retrieving items from elevated storage locations and operating warehouse equipment. Prior experience with a cherry picker or similar equipment is preferred but not required; full training is provided. Performance reviews take place at 6 months, 18 months, and annually thereafter.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. On peak days, which occur 4–5 days per month, the shift ends at 1:30 a.m. The work takes place in a clean, indoor, climate-controlled distribution center.

Requirements

• Ability to pass the Melaleuca forklift operator certification program.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds regularly and consistently throughout the shift.
• Ability to pull, stretch, bend, and lift regularly and consistently throughout the shift.
• Good written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to read, write, and follow established operational procedures.
• Ability to perform basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for prolonged periods while maintaining safety and quality.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience operating a cherry picker or similar equipment, such as reach trucks, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, or stretch wrappers; experience is preferred but not required, and training is provided.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Company profit sharing after 6 months of full-time employment.
• $100 monthly product voucher for items such as soap, shampoo, laundry products, household cleaning products, and personal care products.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Pet insurance.
• Longevity bonus: $5,000 at 5 years, $10,000 at 10 years, $15,000 at 15 years, and continuing thereafter.
• Safety bonus.
• Flexible spending account.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events.

What This Job Offers

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