Mayo Material Handler- 1st Shift

Nesco Resource, LLC

Knoxville, TN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$15–$15 Per Hour
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Detail Oriented, FIFO, Food Production, Food Quality, Food Safety, Forklift, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), High School Diploma, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Inventory Transactions, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Mathematics, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Physical Inventory, Product Packaging, Production Schedule, Production Support, Production Systems, Quality Metrics, Receiving Inspection, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Shipping Documents, Team Player, Warehousing
LOCATION
Knoxville, TN
POSTED
3 days ago

Position Summary

The Mayo Material Handler is responsible for the movement, storage, staging, and delivery of raw materials, packaging components, and finished mayonnaise products throughout the manufacturing facility. This role ensures that production lines are supplied with the necessary materials while maintaining inventory accuracy, food safety standards, and efficient warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Receive, inspect, and store incoming raw materials and packaging supplies.
  • Transport ingredients, packaging materials, and finished products to and from production areas.
  • Stage materials according to production schedules and work orders.
  • Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
  • Verify product quantities, lot numbers, and expiration dates to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Maintain accurate inventory transactions using warehouse management systems or inventory tracking tools.
  • Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory practices and material rotation procedures.
  • Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation activities.
  • Ensure materials are handled and stored according to food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
  • Inspect pallets, containers, and materials for damage and report discrepancies.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse and production staging areas.
  • Follow all GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and company safety standards.
  • Support production, warehouse, and quality teams to meet operational goals.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Previous warehouse, material handling, manufacturing, or food production experience preferred.
  • Forklift experience and certification preferred.
  • Basic computer skills and experience with inventory management systems are a plus.
  • Ability to read work orders, production schedules, and shipping documents.

Required Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Basic math and inventory tracking abilities.
  • Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift throughout the shift.
  • Frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to safely operate forklifts and pallet-moving equipment.
  • Capable of working in refrigerated, warehouse, and production environments as needed.
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and flexible schedules when required.

COM141

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About the Company

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Nesco Resource, LLC

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Employee Referral Program
FOUNDED
1956
WEBSITE
https://nescoresource.com/