Distribution Center Associate - VolShop - UTK
Operations
Knoxville, TN, USA
Posted on Jul 15, 2026
Assists with the daily operations including receiving, loading and unloading trucks, sorting, pricing, processing shipping and receiving paperwork, and shipping merchandise to and from the VolShop locations. Assist with VolShop Order Fulfillment/e-commerce by picking, packing and shipping merchandise.
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Assists with the daily operations including receiving, loading and unloading trucks, sorting, pricing, processing shipping and receiving paperwork, and shipping merchandise to and from the VolShop locations. Assist with VolShop Order Fulfillment/e-commerce by picking, packing and shipping merchandise.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma
One year of experience in warehouse operations
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
- Use computer system and a handheld device in a warehouse management system module to perform job functions.
- Receives, transfers and unpacks shipments and verifies contents against purchase orders and invoices.
- Prepares reports concerning shortages and damaged items.
- Communicates with all VolShop stores and personnel to ensure great customer service.
- Performs cycle counts in the warehouse daily.
- Works with order fulfillment/e-commerce by picking with handheld devices, packing and shipping VolShop merchandise.
- Operates a pallet jack, warehouse lift and uses a forklift, moves event trailers and drives a delivery truck.
- Maintenance of a clean warehouse daily.
- Driving and delivering merchandise as needed.
- Any other duties as assigned.