Forklift Operator
Wm. B. Reily & Company, Inc. (Reily Foods) · reilyproducts.com
Knoxville
Straight from the company’s own careers site.
The job in short
Forklift operation.
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Details
- Found
- 30 d ago · posted 2026-10-01
- Location
- Knoxville, TN, USA
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Knoxville Plant - Knoxville, TN, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: 1st Shift, For more than 100 years, Reily Foods Company has been creating and distributing food and beverage products that bring people together. Our family of brands includes JFG Coffee, Luzianne Tea, Tiger Sauce, Swan’s Down Cake Flour and many others enjoyed by consumers across the country.
Keep things moving! As a Material Handler, you’ll play an important role in keeping our distribution center running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. You’ll make sure materials and products get where they need to go — helping our production and distribution teams deliver the products our customers know and love.
Shifts Available - Monday - Friday:
1st Shift 6:00am - 2:30pm
2nd Shift 4:00pm - 12:30am
What You'll Do:
Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment
Move finished goods, packaging materials, and supplies throughout the facility
Load and unload trucks while ensuring products and materials are handled safely and accurately
Stage materials and products for production, shipping, and receiving
Verify quantities, labels, lot numbers, and product information for accuracy
Maintain accurate inventory and promptly report discrepancies or damaged products
Complete required paperwork, system transactions, and material movement documentation
Follow FIFO/FEFO and other inventory control practices as required
Keep work areas, aisles, and equipment clean, organized, and safe
Follow all company, GMP, food safety, quality, and OSHA/safety requirements
Communicate effectively with Production, Warehouse, Distribution, Quality, and other team members
Help keep the operation moving by responding to changing priorities and production needs
Perform other duties as needed to support the Distribution Center team
Qualifications: What Makes a Successful Material Handler?
Previous warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, forklift, or material-handling experience
Experience using a RF scan gun; comfortable using technology and learning inventory or warehouse systems
Basic math and inventory / cycle counting skills
Strong attention to detail and takes pride in accuracy
Puts safety first and follows procedures every time
Can work in a fast-paced, physically active environment
Works well with others and communicates clearly
Comfortable working independently and takes ownership of assigned tasks
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adjust when priorities change
Has a positive, team-first attitude and is willing to jump in and help
Punctual and dependable; willing and able to work overtime as needed to support business demands
We offer a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports the well-being, financial security, and work-life balance of our employees.
10 Paid Company Holidays
Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources
Company‑Paid Disability
Company‑Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation
And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well‑being
Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to caring for our employees both inside and outside the workplace.
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