Warehouse Jobs in Tennessee
Warehouse jobs in Tennessee are concentrated in Memphis, Nashville, and Chattanooga, where major distribution operations from Amazon, FedEx, and Volkswagen Group of America keep demand steady across entry-level picker and packer roles through lead and supervisory positions. The most consistent openings are in order fulfillment, logistics coordination, and forklift operation, driven by Tennessee's position as a central freight corridor for the Southeast. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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12:00pm-8:30pm/Monday-Friday
Join our Staples World Class Supply Chain Team and deliver essential products to our customers.
What you’ll be doing:
As a warehouse associate you may work in one of the following six areas:
Warehouse Bulk/Material Handling Equipment Operator: You will be operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to pick product up to 100 lbs and move product within the warehouse while adhering to safety procedures. Not all work will be completed on Material handling equipment.
Warehouse Porter: You will be responsible for general cleaning and basic maintenance duties both inside and outside of the facility while adhering to safety procedures. You will be operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to move product within the warehouse while adhering to safety procedures. Not all work will be completed on Material handling equipment.
Warehouse Replenishment: You will be operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to pick product up to 100 lbs and move product within the warehouse while adhering to safety procedures. Not all work will be completed on Material handling equipment.
Warehouse Receiving/Putaway/Returns: You will confirm accuracy of product and work with colleagues to address discrepancies and damages. You will communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external contacts to clarify and resolve issues. You will be manually unloading trucks and palletizing products. You will be operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to move product within the warehouse while adhering to safety procedures. Not all work will be completed on Material handling equipment.
Warehouse Returns: You will be operating material handling equipment to move product within the warehouse. You will be matching item quantities and descriptions to packing slips on returned items, checking in returned product and tagging it appropriate. You will be operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to move product within the warehouse while adhering to safety procedures. Not all work will be completed on Material handling equipment.
Shipping: You’ll be responsible for organizing, stacking, and shrink-wrapping customer orders on pallets. You’ll be loading trucks manually; lifting, lowering, and carrying product in a fast-paced environment and stacking empty pallets while maintaining a safe and clean workspace as you go.
Please note, as an SC2 associate you may be moved into any of the above roles, or SC1 roles, as needed.
You will be essential to the success of Staples Supply Chain as we deliver to our customers.
Safety is our utmost priority so, in this role, we will look to you to ensure safe work practices and embrace our safety culture.
What you bring to the table:
- An ability to be Material Handling Equipment Operator certified and safely operate necessary material handling equipment.
- An ability and willingness to keep work area clean.
- An inclusive approach with your colleagues and customers to forge strong relationships and foster collaboration to resolve issues.
- An ability to adopt our safety procedures quickly and ensure safe work practices.
- An ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations.
What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum three (3) months related experience in a warehouse environment; or any equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience.
- Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent permissible legally.
- Basic English language skills (both verbal and written communications).
- If you are hired as a Full-Time associate, you must have the ability to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift; additional overtime hours will be required based on business need.
- Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet or more as needed.
- An ability to lift, push or pull boxes/merchandise weighing between 70 pounds and 100 pounds by hand.
- Must wear safety composite shoes.
- Ability to walk and stand 100% of the time.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
- Prior experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jack and cherry picker helpful.
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We Offer:
- Competitive Pay Rate: $20.75/hour (includes $1.00/hour Shift Differential)
- Receive a pair of work shoes after 60 days.
- Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups.
- Staples offers both Full-Time and Part-Time benefits. Some Full-Time benefits include: 112 Hours of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday), Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k). Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!
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What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in warehouse jobs across Tennessee.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout a shift
- Prior experience operating a forklift or willingness to obtain an OSHA-recognized certification
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems such as SAP or RF scanning equipment
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required by most Tennessee distribution employers
- Availability for rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and extended holiday schedules
- Reliable transportation to facility locations, most of which are outside urban transit routes
Warehouse Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a warehouse worker in Tennessee?
Most warehouse roles in Tennessee have no state-issued license requirement, so the path starts with a high school diploma or GED and a basic application. Many Memphis and Nashville distribution centers hire directly off applications submitted through their career portals. Forklift operators benefit from completing an OSHA-compliant certification course, which several Tennessee community colleges and workforce development centers offer. Completing a short materials-handling or logistics program at a Tennessee College of Applied Technology can also strengthen an application.
Which companies hire warehouse workers in Tennessee?
Companies currently hiring warehouse workers in Tennessee include Ryder System, Macy's, and Staples, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Tennessee's role as a Southeast freight hub means large logistics and manufacturing operations maintain consistent headcount across the state year-round.
Which Tennessee cities have the most warehouse jobs?
Nashville, Memphis, and La Vergne lead Tennessee in warehouse openings. Memphis anchors the list as one of the busiest freight and distribution hubs in the country, driven by FedEx's global headquarters and a dense cluster of third-party logistics operators, while Nashville's rapid population growth has pulled in large fulfillment and consumer goods operations, and Chattanooga benefits from Volkswagen's manufacturing presence and its proximity to major interstate crossings.
Are there remote warehouse jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. About 38% of warehouse openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which reflects how hands-on the work is by nature. The portions of warehouse work most likely to allow remote arrangements are inventory planning, logistics coordination, and scheduling roles that sit adjacent to the floor rather than on it.
How can I get hired as a warehouse worker in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to seasonal or temp-to-hire positions, which Amazon fulfillment centers in Memphis and Nashville and FedEx Ground hubs across the state post continuously. Staffing agencies with Tennessee operations regularly place entry-level candidates in picker, packer, and receiving roles without requiring prior experience. Completing a free forklift safety certification through a Tennessee workforce development board gives applicants a concrete edge, and lateral moves from retail stocking or grocery receiving are routinely accepted by most distribution employers.
Where can I find and apply to warehouse jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to warehouse jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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