ABOUT US:
As the American subsidiary of Florim Group, based in Sassuolo, Italy, Florim USA stands as one of the largest and most technologically advanced porcelain facilities in North America. Located in Clarksville, TN, our expansive facility ranks as one of the continent's largest floor and wall porcelain tile manufacturing plants. Since its establishment in 2000, our facility has grown to encompass over 1.5 million square feet of covered space, producing over 100 million square feet of tile annually.
Our core values are centered around product innovation, quality, design, and ecological mindfulness. With numerous global and national environmental accreditations and certifications, our mission is to have a positive impact on society, the local community, and the environment. We're dedicated to producing high-quality products efficiently and sustainably, continuously exploring the latest technological advancements and best management practices. At Florim USA, we take a proactive approach to environmental stewardship, focusing on risk prevention, resource conservation, employee safety, and global community welfare.
Distributed under our MILE®stone brand, Florim USA proudly offers uniquely styled, Sustainable Tile, Made in the USA, in over 2500 stores nationwide.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Warehouse Rack Picker to join our team in Clarksville, TN, to help us maintain the highest standards of quality, aligning with our mission of creating a positive impact beyond profit. In this role, you will be responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing material (tile) and ship orders per Florim specifications and customer requests while upholding Florim’s standard of quality and our commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tile manufacturing and a passion for sustainability and quality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
- Upholding and adhering to standards of excellence in various areas, including Corporate Governance, Environmental sustainability, Employee well-being, and Community engagement.
- Read customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
- Sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or floor location according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
- Assemble customer orders from stock location and conveys orders to shipping staging area. Consolidate loose carton (trim) on pallets to ensure damage free shipment.
- Mark materials with identifying information such as order number, pulled from LOL and customer destination.
- Record item number and amounts of materials transferred or received from other warehouse locations for storage or distribution.
- Use preprint pick tickets to pull customer specified items for shipment. Load trucks with the product.
- Drive lift truck vehicle to transport stored items from selection to warehouse or to pick items from assigned locations for customer shipment.
- Maintain a clean, safe and tidy work area.
- Adhere to all safety regulations, complete all safety training and wear required safety equipment as per related safety sop's.
COMPETENCIES:
- Physical Stamina: Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as standing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Critical Thinking: Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Comprehension: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Collaborative Engagement: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, quality control personnel, and production supervisors, to ensure seamless integration of mill operation within the overall manufacturing ecosystem.
- Active Learning: ability to learn and understand new information and apply it to problem solving and decision making.
- Mathematics: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
- Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must be certified to operate a fork truck, all swing reach trucks and cherry pickers; must be able to operate computer; must be able to operate and train others in the use of current operating systems.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, varying temperatures, fumes and/or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- On-the-job training is provided. No previous experience is required to perform the job.
- Forklift certification and/or experience is a plus.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Follow company rules and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- On-the-job training is provided. No previous experience is required to perform the job.
- Participate in volunteer activities that enhance and serve the communities in which we live and work.
BENEFITS:
Florim USA is proud to be a company committed to our employees' well-being and the well-being of the environment and communities in which we operate. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including health, life and disability insurance, PTO, VTO, and more.
Florim USA provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
OUR COMMITMENT TO JEDI & EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
As a B Corp-certified company, Florim USA is committed to fostering a workplace built on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We believe that different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthen our team, drive innovation, and help us positively impact our employees, customers, and communities. We strive to create an environment where every employee is treated with respect, has equitable opportunities to grow, and feels empowered to contribute their best work.
Florim USA provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Pay: From $18.70 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
