Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate 

Location: Onsite - Union City, TN

Competitive Compensation: Starting at $20.70 - $23.06 per hour, with an additional $2 per hour for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Occasional mandatory overtime may be required as needed.

Opportunity
Are you ready to build a career you can be proud of? At Kohler Co., we believe in empowering our employees to make a difference. Join our warehouse team and be part of a culture dedicated to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. We offer opportunities for growth and advancement within our Union City location, where you can develop your skills and contribute to our mission of creating a more sustainable and gracious world.

We are looking for Warehouse Associates for various roles. This position will be based at our Union City, TN location, where we specialize in manufacturing high-quality shower glass doors.

Crafting Excellence: Your Responsibilities

Depending on the specific role, your responsibilities may include:

• Operating and maintaining forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Pulling orders accurately from packing tickets and maintaining records.
• Loading trucks correctly based on pick tickets.
• Stocking rack supermarkets and maintaining locations.
• Sorting and verifying incoming deliveries using packing lists.
• Safely operating a stand-up jack and other PIV (Powered Industrial Vehicles).
• Following 5-S rules, PPE, and safe work practices.
• Adhering to Department SOPs and Job Instructions (JI’s).
• Verifying each piece count per load of raw and finished glass and/or doors.
• Reporting/Scanning product labels and ensuring accuracy.
• Transporting material to appropriate staging areas.
• Loading and unloading trailers to facilitate material movement from plants.
• Performing cycle counts as assigned.
• Coordinating the flow of shipping skids to the cell and facilitating the movement of movement of non-conforming material into and out to the appropriate cells.
• Performing any material transactions as assigned.
• Performing additional duties as assigned to support team goals.
  

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Health insurance with premiums as low as $20 per month, dental and vision insurance, and company-paid disability and life insurance starting on Day 1.
  
• 401k plan with company match and voluntary benefits such as identity protection and pet insurance.
• Pension Plan.
• Up to 10 paid holidays annually after 60 days and up to 2 weeks of paid vacation in your first year.
  
• Discounts on Kohler products.
  
• Tuition assistance for advanced education.
  
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement.

Ready to make a bold impact? Here’s the qualifications we are looking for:

Key Qualifications  

• Must be able to work in the US without restrictions or sponsorship. 
  
• Effective communication skills for manufacturing production processes. 
  
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Preferred Qualifications

• Order pulling and receiving experience.
• Mechanical proficiency and willingness to operate industrial machinery.
• Novice computer skills.
• Ability to perform SAP production and material movement transactions.
• Basic math capability.
• Identify and make adjustments to programs.
• Be flexible in work hours and shifts – come in early or stay over for needed shift coverage.
• Forklift license required (training provided).
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

Additional Requirements  

• Physical Capability: Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, including bending, lifting, and pushing weights of up to 45-106 pounds or more.
• Screening: Successful completion of a drug screen and background check. 
• Reliability: Consistent attendance and work performance. 
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety policies and procedures.  

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The hourly range for this position is $20.70 - $23.06 hourly. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. 

About Us:
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com.  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.