Warehouse Associate (Smyrna, TN)

The Employee Connect•Smyrna, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A fast-paced, safety-first distribution operation in Smyrna, Tennessee is hiring an overnight Warehouse Associate to receive, handle, store, record, and dispatch goods; support the inventory team; and maintain accurate information in the SX.e ERP system. The assignment is a 12-month contract with a possible extension and a temp-to-hire opportunity. The role is onsite, with one opening and an anticipated start date of November 8, 2026. The regular schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM. Training takes place Monday through Friday on day shift. Shifts may vary or rotate, and overtime may be required with little notice. The work is in an industrial warehouse setting, where protective equipment such as shoes, gloves, and eyewear may be required. Warehouse equipment certifications may also be required.

Requirements

At least 1 year of relevant experience or training.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted.
Willingness to work the overnight schedule, Monday through Thursday.
Experience loading, unloading, picking, packing, or moving goods in a warehouse environment.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, work orders, and procedure manuals.
Basic math skills and ability to compile routine reports.
Ability to work in a team and remain self-motivated.
Attention to detail and a safety-minded approach.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Forklift experience.
Experience with SX.e or another ERP system.
Experience with 5S practices.
Technical skills with Microsoft Office and Prophet 21.
Computer skills; training is provided.
Experience helping with physical inventory.

Responsibilities

Process and load shipments using customer orders, work orders, and requisitions.
Unload, receive, and put away incoming goods, checking for damage and discrepancies against invoices.
Sort, label, move, and store goods on racks, shelves, and bins, arranging storage to optimize space.
Pick, pack, and dispatch outgoing goods using paper or electronic pick sheets, verifying product and quantity accuracy.
Load trucks for customer delivery and consolidate freight for shipping.
Enter data in the inventory system and document discrepancies in an error log.
Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks as needed.
Assist with inventory counts and follow warehouse safety regulations.
Perform 5S cleaning, organizing, and sorting as part of daily work.