Job Description

Job Location: Knoxville Branch - Knoxville, TN 37914

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE – KNOXVILLE, TN

Looking for a steady Monday–Friday warehouse job with great benefits, weekly pay, and a company that’s been around for more than 150 years?

Conklin Metal Industries is hiring a full-time Warehouse Associate for our Knoxville branch. We’re looking for someone who enjoys staying busy, working with a team, and taking pride in getting the job done right.

If you have warehouse and forklift experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity with a stable, family-owned company, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 LOCATION

Conklin Metal Industries – Knoxville Branch

1605 Prosser Road, Building 3

Knoxville, TN 37914

🕒 SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday

Typically 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Overtime is available based on workload, so candidates must be willing to work additional hours when needed.

No regular nights or weekends!

💰 WHY WORK AT CONKLIN?

We believe hard work should come with great benefits. Our employees enjoy:

• Weekly pay through direct deposit
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Company-Paid Holidays
• HSA & HRA options
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Opportunities for overtime
• Stable, full-time employment
• A team-oriented work environment

📦 WHAT YOU’LL DO

This is a hands-on warehouse position where every day keeps you moving. You’ll help make sure our customers and branches receive the right products safely and on time.

Your day may include

• Operating a forklift to move and organize material
• Pulling, staging, packing, and loading customer orders
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Checking incoming shipments for accuracy and damage
• Organizing inventory throughout the warehouse
• Completing shipping and receiving paperwork
• Securing loads according to DOT and Conklin Metal standards
• Helping maintain accurate inventory
• Keeping the warehouse clean, organized, and safe
• Working alongside your team to get orders out accurately and efficiently

Important: While forklift experience is required, this is not a forklift-only position. You’ll be on your feet, handling material, loading orders, and helping wherever needed.

💪 WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Our ideal candidate has

• 2+ years of warehouse experience
• Forklift experience required
• Forklift certification preferred
• Experience with shipping, receiving, order picking, or inventory is a plus
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and stay active throughout the shift
• Strong attention to detail
• A safety-first mindset
• Dependability and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Willingness to work overtime when business needs require it
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment where temperatures may change with the weather

🏢 ABOUT CONKLIN METAL INDUSTRIES

We’ve been doing this since 1874.

Conklin Metal Industries is a fourth-generation, family-owned company and one of the Southeast’s trusted distributors of sheet metal, HVAC, duct fabrication supplies, and machinery.

With 18 warehouse locations across the Southeast, we’ve built our reputation on quality products, knowledgeable people, great service, and employees who take pride in what they do.

We’re continuing to grow, and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us.

READY FOR A STEADY JOB WITH A GREAT TEAM?

If you have warehouse and forklift experience and want a full-time Monday–Friday position with weekly pay and excellent benefits, apply today!

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Pre-Employment Requirements

Candidates receiving an offer must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Conklin Metal Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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