Warehoue Associate - Forklift Operator

Here at Evans / Palmex we are committed to our valued employees, leading innovation, quality, and community. We bring better-for you snacking to consumers with brands dating back nearly a century. We are proud to bring high quality snacking happiness to the hearts and bellies of our consumers daily. At Evans / Palmex, we love what we do; we think you will love us too.

If you are an individual who likes to be challenged and make a difference in a fast-paced team-oriented environment, look no further. Come join a company committed to its employees and inspiring wellness in consumers everywhere.

Competitive Benefits offered to employees:

• Low-cost Health, Vision and Dental insurance coverage
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

We are hiring for a Warehouse Associate - Forklift Operator in our Kingston, TN facility. The Warehouse Associate helps protect inventory, receives, loads, and unloads materials. This role must appropriately handle all materials following company policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace and may need to drive a company vehicle occasionally.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Unload trailers that arrive at the center. Check and record trailer inventory for accuracy and accountability. 
• Rotate warehouse inventory to ensure product freshness. Adheres to all policies and procedures relating to product age and quality.
• Properly maintain and track returned, stale and damaged product on trailers.
• Maintain accurate daily inventory balances.
• Assists in the inventory validation of incoming shipments from vendors or other warehouse/stores with accuracy as well as assist in periodic inventory counts.
• Builds pallets and orders as needed and directed to support successful order fulfillment.
• Prioritize and select inventory to fill orders and stage product of unloading/loading.
• Operate lift trucks, pallet jacks, and other equipment to move parts to the appropriate locations. Load and unload freight trucks as necessary
• Complete trailer inspections and document where applicable.
• Maintain the warehouse including, but not limited to, ensuring pathways and exits are clear of obstructions.
• Provide back-up to sales routes on an as-needed basis. 
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience preferred. 
• Forklift operation experience required. Must be able to successfully complete the forklift certification.
• Previous experience picking and pulling orders preferred.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment that involves repetitive motion
• Attention to detail and good time management skills.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills
• Follow written and oral instructions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position requires the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with hazardous chemicals and materials, etc. 
• While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over slippery surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as samples and record boxes. This position requires frequent pulling, pushing, carrying, and lifting up to 70lbs.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, martial or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.