Warehouse Associate

About the role

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE – Conklin Metal Industries, Nashville Branch (1150 Antioch Pike, Suite 250, Nashville, TN 37211). Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM. This is not your average warehouse job. If you take pride in doing things right, know your way around a forklift, and want to work somewhere that will invest in your future, keep reading. Conklin Metal Industries has been in business since 1874 and is still family owned and operated. We distribute sheet metal, HVAC, and duct fabrication supplies from 17 warehouses across the Southeast. Our Nashville branch is looking for a Warehouse Associate who is ready to show up, work hard, and grow with us. Warehouse Associates at Conklin have gone on to become Shipping Leads, Receiving Leads, Warehouse Managers, Inside Sales Representatives, Branch Managers, and Operations Managers. If you want a path, we have one—but it starts on the warehouse floor, doing the basics exceptionally well.

LOCATION AND COMMUTE: We are located at 1150 Antioch Pike, Suite 250, Nashville, TN 37211, in the Antioch area off I‑24 on the south side of Nashville. If you are commuting from Antioch, Smyrna, Murfreesboro, Brentwood, or the surrounding South Nashville area, you are in a great location. Our 7:00 AM start time also helps you get in and out ahead of the worst Nashville traffic.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming shipments against invoices, checking for accuracy and product condition
• Pull, stage, pack, and load outgoing deliveries and branch transfers without damaging product
• Load and secure trucks in accordance with DOT and Conklin standards
• Organize and maintain stock on shelving, bins, and overhangs according to company standards
• Monitor inventory and report discrepancies to management
• Operate a forklift safely as a regular part of your daily work
• Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and safe
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time

Requirements

• Hands‑on forklift experience and ability to operate one confidently and safely every day
• At least two years of warehouse experience in a fast‑paced environment
• Detail‑oriented with close attention to shipping and receiving accuracy
• Inventory‑control experience (preferred)
• Commitment to safety and consistent adherence to established procedures
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more and maintain a high level of physical activity throughout the shift
• Comfort working in variable temperatures and adjusting schedule based on workload
• Dependable, coachable, and interested in building a future with the company
• Forklift certification preferred
• Strong work ethic required
• Any offer is conditional upon successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and drug screen (including marijuana testing)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) options