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Material Handler (1st shift)

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company, Knoxville, TN, United States


Full‑Time 1st Shift Material Handler
We have an immediate opening for a material handler who has experience storing, stocking, loading trucks, and moving materials in a warehouse/shipping environment. This position does not operate a forklift.

Company Profile
Secure Work Environment – NO LAYOFFS. We provide a stable, growth‑oriented workplace with a focus on wellness and employee retention.

Schedule
Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Peak days, 4–5 days per month, start at 4:30 a.m.)

Benefits

Healthy Work‑Life Balance

Starting pay: $16.10/hour and up, based on experience

Performance reviews: 6 months, 18 months, then annually

Company profit sharing after 6 months of full‑time employment

Longevity bonuses (5 years/$5 000; 10 years/$10 000; 15 years/$15 000)

Safety bonus

$100 monthly product voucher for household items

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) company match, paid holidays, paid time off

Pet insurance, flexible spending account, short‑term & long‑term disability, life, critical illness, and accident insurance

Clean indoor climate‑controlled environment

Company‑sponsored employee appreciation events

Safe, all‑natural product line

Location
Knoxville, Tennessee

Responsibilities

Move inventory materials to and from various locations to support shipping and distribution.

Keep accurate counts of stock and supplies.

Maintain clean, hazard‑free areas behind lines and in the pack area.

Load customers’ orders onto correct pallets and trailers on the dock.

Qualifications

Ability to lift up to 70 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 the organization.

Ability to read, write, and follow established operational procedures.

Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).

Ability to perform in a fast‑paced environment on a prolonged basis while maintaining safety and quality.

Why Melaleuca

Secure work environment – no layoffs.

Healthy work‑life balance.

Clean indoor climate‑controlled environment.

Company‑sponsored employee appreciation events.

Safe / natural product line.

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