Material Handling Associate

Saur Americas•Knoxville, TN

2d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping / Warehouse / Material Handling Associate at Aqua-Chem performs assigned warehouse duties in the shipping and receiving department. Responsibilities include the picking and packing of materials. Light assembly duties include packaging, shrink wrapping and palletizing loads, making custom boxes, building wood crates, loading and unloading shipments. General labor assignments as needed. Schedule: FT, Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 3:30pm, Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm Location: Onsite; Knoxville, TN Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.00/hr (Dependent on Experience) Benefits: Group Medical, Dental Vision, 401(k) Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Time. +Employer Paid Benefits: STD, LTD, Life AD&D

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
1-3 years of related experience, preferred
Basic math and reading proficiency.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Work requires accurate and coordinated manual skills.
Must be able to work up to 12 hours standing and walking on cement surfaces and will be required to regularly bend, stretch, stoop, squat, climb ladders, and climb stairs.
Must be able to work in temperature ranges corresponding to the outside ambient temperatures.
Will require working in areas up to 15 feet from the ground.
Able to work overtime as required

Nice To Haves

Warehouse and Inventory counting experience preferred
Picking, packing and fulfillment
Light carpentry Skills, preferred
Packaging and Crate Building Training and work experience
Certification in the operation of a forklift truck is not necessary, but would be considered a plus
Familiarity with international shipments, preferred
Previous experience with ERP or equivalent computer systems.

Responsibilities

Pull orders from warehouse, label and organize for shipment, stage material in shipping area.
Keeps products separated, organized and in good rotation.
Operates various pieces of equipment (i.e. Loader, Pallet Wrapper, Forklift, and Pallet Jacks).
Follows good manufacturing practices and required safe work practices.
Maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
Builds crates using light carpentry skills
Light Assembly work as required
Unloading and Loading Trucks - use of forklift may be required
Warehouse Stocking and 5S
Cycle counting inventory
Proficient using tape measure, power tools, nail guns
Highly Motivated and able to work independently
Excellent organizational, time management and teamwork skills
Must know, understand, and abide by all plant safety rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned/required by Supervisor or Manager.