Warehouse Associate

R+L Carriers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

R+L Carriers in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Warehouse Associate responsible for order selection, pick and pack, loading/unloading freight, and QA. The role involves operating warehouse equipment and ensuring freight is safe and matches shipping records.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year of standup reach truck experience, forklift certification or ability to obtain it, and prior warehouse experience. Knowledge of LTL/TL or freight forwarding is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year experience operating a standup reach truck in a warehouse.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, stocking, pulling, staging of freight.
• Loading and unloading inbound and outbound freight.
• Ensure load quality and timing to prevent delays.
• Staging of container shipments and routing of freight.
• Operate warehouse machinery and perform safety checks.
• Inspect freight against bill of lading and note discrepancies.
• Maintain warehouse security, cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Standup reach truck operation

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Reach truck

Job description

Warehouse Associate is responsible for performing a number of warehousing tasks, including order selection, pick and pack services, loading and unloading of inbound and outbound freight, and quality assurance. Additionally, this position will be required to operate warehouse equipment and ensure that freight is safe, undamaged, and matches corresponding shipping records.

Warehouse Associateresponsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Receiving, stocking, pulling, staging of freight
• Loading and unloading of inbound and outbound freight
• Ensure load quality
• Ensure load/gate times are met to prevent wait time charges
• Staging of container shipments
• Routing and distribution of freight to proper destination
• Operate warehouse machinery (e.g., forklift, reach truck, pallet jack); perform required safety checks
• Inspection of freight ensuring it matches bill of lading, checking any physical damages, shortages and/or overages
• Records apparent overages, shortages and damages to freight
• Ensure warehouse security, cleanliness and safety standards are adhered to

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1-year experience in operating a standup reach truck in a warehouse setting
• Forklift certified and/or ability to obtain certification required
• Previous warehouse experience
• Previous experience in LTL, TL or Freight Forwarding environment preferred
• Understands basic warehousing, inventory and shipping procedures
• Ability to read bill of lading/manifest
• Ability to work in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects, some weighing up to 75 lbs
• Knowledge of warehouse machinery and other safety guidelines
• Ability to operate all job necessary equipment safely and efficientlyAbility to maintain required forklift certification
• Knowledge of trailer loading procedures
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements in a warehouse environment