TN - Forklift Operator (1st Shift)

Company: Melaleuca
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Company Profile

"Enhancing the Lives of Those We Touch by Helping People Reach Their Goals"

At Melaleuca, our focus is on wellness and everything we accomplish is done with an eye toward promoting the physical, environmental, financial, and personal wellness of those around us. We have provided a stable work environment for our team members while achieving consistent and profitable growth with our annual revenue reaching over $2 billion dollars for 2017. We have over 4,000 employees and operate in 19 countries around the world. Melaleuca is positioned to grow even more rapidly in upcoming years.

Overview

Are you a Smooth Operator?

We are looking for a Full-Time 1st Shift Warehouse Equipment Operator who has experience operating various warehouse equipment in accordance with safety guidelines including reach trucks, cherry pickers, sit-down forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and stretch wrappers.

We offer:

• Great Pay Starting at $12.90/Hr and Up DOE
• First Performance Based Pay Review After 6 Months
• Longevity Bonus (5 Yrs/$5000, 10 Yrs/$10,000, 15 Yrs/$15,000, etc.)
• Monthly voucher equal to $90/month value - $1080/year towards free company products including items such as soap, shampoo, laundry products, household cleaning products, and personal care products

In addition, we offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation)
• Paid Holidays
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tobacco-Free Workplace
• Direct Deposit

Responsibilities

Operate various warehouse equipment in accordance with safety guidelines including reach trucks, cherry pickers, fork lifts, electric pallet jacks, and stretch wrappers. Store, maintain, stage and transfer ingredients, components, finished goods and supplies to appropriate work areas while ensuring an accurate inventory by completing system transactions accurately via hand-held scanners and reporting discrepancies to the Inventory Coordinator. Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers and stage appropriately in receiving area. Maintain proper lot rotation according to FIFO guidelines and coordinate disposal of expired ingredients, returned bulk, and other materials with appropriate department management. Maintain inside/outside warehouse locations in accordance with established Good Manufacturing Practices cleanliness and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience operating material handling equipment in a warehouse setting or a distribution center.
• Ability to pass Melaleuca fork lift operator certification program.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. regularly and consistently over duration of shift.
• Ability to pull, stretch, bend, and lift regularly and consistently over duration of shift.
• Good written and verbal communication skills across all levels within organization.
• Ability to read, write, and follow established operational procedures.
• Ability to perform basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, etc.).
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment on a prolonged basis while maintaining safety and quality.

Why Melaleuca

Why should you apply?

• Secure Work Environment - No Layoffs
• Healthy Work Life Balance - Off Weekends
• Clean Indoor Climate Controlled Environment
• Company Sponsored Employee Appreciation Events
• Safe/All Natural Product Line

PLEASE NOTE: A COMPLETED MELALEUCA APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT IS REQUIRED - A RESUME MAY BE ATTACHED BUT A RESUME ALONE IS NOT SUFFICIENT FOR CONSIDERATION

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