Shipping Loader

Trulite Glass and Aluminum Solutions • Knoxville, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Loader moves glass and other materials between production areas, rolling racks, delivery trucks, and wood crates to support production and product flow. The role includes attaching labels and tags, inspecting product quality, operating or manually maneuvering equipment, using a tape measure to verify product specifications, and maintaining a safe and clean work area. Employees are expected to work across production areas, perform different functions on a rotating basis, and attend work regularly and predictably while following safety policies and procedures. The position is located at 1330 Proctor Street, Knoxville, Tennessee. The listed day-shift hours are 3 p.m. to midnight, though the schedule may vary based on schedule completion.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate paperwork and labels.
• Ability to read and interpret basic mathematical measurements and effectively use a tape measure.
• Flexible work availability, typically Monday through Friday with occasional weekends.
• All production workers are expected to be available to work in all areas of production.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of previous work experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or production facility preferred.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Overhead crane experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Move glass from tables, furnaces, rolling racks, delivery trucks, and wood crates for eight or more hours daily.
• Transport materials, including glass, between positions and locations to expedite production.
• Read and attach appropriate labels and tags to products.
• Perform quality inspections and operate or manually maneuver equipment.
• Understand the facility layout to support proper product flow.
• Perform different job functions on a rotating basis and be available to work in all areas of production.
• Inspect products for abnormalities and immediately notify a supervisor of issues such as fabrication problems or logo placement.
• Use a tape measure to verify that products meet specifications.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits starting on day one.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Quarterly safety bonus opportunities.
• Monthly performance bonus incentive opportunities based on branch and individual performance.
• Wellness initiative that includes access to a financial training program.
• 401(k) employer match that becomes 100% vested after one year.
• Health Savings Account employer match, vested immediately at 100%, for participants.
• Employer pays most of the cost of benefits.

What This Job Offers

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