Material Handler II

Woodstream • Knoxville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Woodstream is hiring a Material Handler II for its Knoxville, Tennessee warehouse on second shift. The role selects, packs, receives, and ships customer orders using power industrial trucks (PIT). As an integral member of the warehouse team, the Material Handler II contributes to problem-solving and implementing solutions to improve productivity. Success depends on communicating, cooperating, and contributing positively toward work-center goals and objectives. The starting pay rate is $16.71 per hour, plus a second-shift differential.

The position requires receiving and processing goods, maintaining accurate computerized inventory in SAP, picking and shipping orders, checking purchase-order receipts, and completing cycle counts and physical inventories. Equipment may include forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and high-reach trucks, with work at heights up to 35 feet. The role also involves using barcode scanners, following on-screen prompts, troubleshooting, meeting productivity and quality standards, and maintaining safe work habits.

Woodstream describes itself as North America’s largest independent pest and animal control platform and notes a 150-year history. The company states that it offers opportunities for advancement and is an equal employment opportunity employer. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

Nice To Haves

• One year of warehouse experience with RF and WMS experience preferred.
• One year of experience with a forklift (stand-up or sit-down), high-reach truck, and electric pallet jack.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming goods, ensure they are processed properly, and deliver them in a timely manner.
• Maintain computerized inventory in SAP to support a high level of inventory accuracy.
• Pick orders according to instructions.
• Check receipts against purchase orders for correct shipments, shortages, and damages.
• Load and ship orders into trucks by the requested shipment date.
• Perform cycle counts and physical inventories as necessary.
• Use scanners to read product bar codes and follow on-screen prompts for assigned tasks.
• Troubleshoot problems.
• Operate power industrial trucks to pick orders, put away products, and load and unload trucks.
• Maintain a safe working environment and practice safe work habits.
• Meet productivity and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain regular attendance.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match, eligible on the first day of employment.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance effective on the first day of employment.
• Quarterly attendance bonus and a general bonus based on company performance.
• Company-paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Company-paid basic life and disability insurance.
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital insurance options.
• Company-paid identity theft insurance.
• Legal assistance plan options.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Pet insurance.
• Stable working environment and opportunity to advance within the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED