DC Team Member (Evergreen)

Tractor Supply; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Tractor Supply is seeking an entry-level Warehouse Associate to perform receiving, stocking, and shipping duties in our distribution center in the Atlanta area. You will help unload shipments, verify quantities, and prepare items for transport, while following safety and quality standards.

The role requires basic math, reading English, and teamwork. You will operate forklifts or pallet jacks as needed, with training provided.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years in a distribution center (entry-level).
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload shipments and direct merchandise to the correct area.
• Take inventory, check quantities, and record goods received; reject damaged or excess items.
• Identify, label, palletize, and relocate merchandise; relabel if needed.
• Process inbound shipments and prepare orders for shipment.
• Perform cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Move merchandise using hand tools, forklift, or pallet jack.

Skills

Basic math

Teamwork

Initiative

Safety awareness

Reading English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF terminals

Bar code scanners

2‑way radios

Pallet jacks

Lift trucks

Job description

Full job description: $18.20 / hour

Overall Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing all tasks relating to receiving store inventory, selecting merchandise for shipping, and loading merchandise onto trailers for shipment. Responsibilities are completed in a manner that meets company standards for accuracy, safety, security, productivity, and quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

• Receive and unload incoming shipments, direct merchandise to the appropriate area, and check against bills of lading and packing slips.
• Take inventory of merchandise, check quantity, and maintain records of goods received; reject damaged, excess, or misdirected goods.
• Identify, separate, label, and palletize merchandise, label pallets, process documents, and relocate merchandise to appropriate destinations. Re‑label merchandise if necessary.
• Receive and process UPS inbound shipments and supply orders; pick store supply and UPS orders and prepare for shipment.
• Perform cycle counts, investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Move merchandise by hand, hand truck, or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow.
• Move merchandise to staging area, verify SKU and quantity, check for damage, and verify that order is complete and process documents.
• Verify merchandise order is accurate and complete, stack and wrap merchandise, load in trailer, and process documents.
• Ensure job assignments are completed accurately and free of damage; performance will be evaluated through periodic, random audits and measured against company accuracy standards.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment as assigned.
• Conduct job duties in a manner that promotes safety; comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Operate all equipment safely; daily, inspect equipment before use.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required; maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 0‑2 years in a distribution center; this is an entry‑level position.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

• Ability to lift 50 to 75 pounds continuously; standing, bending, squatting, and walking for extended periods.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English at a basic level.
• Ability to count accurately and perform basic math.
• Ability to take initiative to correct issues without direction, offer solutions, and support a team effort.
• Knowledge of operating RF terminals, bar code scanners, 2‑way radios, computer terminals or PCs, lift trucks, pallet jacks, dock door levelers, stretch wrap machines.

Working Conditions

• Frequent alternate standing, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting throughout the shift.
• Work in a physical environment subject to temperature extremes, movement of mobile and fixed equipment, possible exposure to hazardous products, dust, and other warehouse conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Move and transfer merchandise weighing up to 50‑75 pounds throughout the distribution center.
• Frequently lift or reach merchandise overhead.
• Frequently stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, and climb ladders for up to 12 hours.
• Move throughout the distribution center for an entire shift.
• Operate and use all equipment necessary (e.g., dolly, hand truck, MHE, battery changer, computer or equivalent).
• Push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with proper MHE assistance.
• Read, write, and count accurately to complete all documentation.
• Utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with team members.
• Process information/handle merchandise safely according to distribution center and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Successfully complete all required training and certification.
• Drive or operate a vehicle for business needs.
• Safely access all areas of the distribution center, including stairs and all levels/floors.

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.