Warehouse Associate

R+L Global Logistics; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

R+L Global Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Associate in the Atlanta area to perform warehousing tasks including order selection, pick and pack, loading/unloading freight, and quality assurance. The role requires operating warehouse equipment and ensuring freight matches shipping records.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year of experience with a standup reach truck, forklift certification or ability to obtain it, and familiarity with LTL/TL or freight forwarding

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience operating a standup reach truck in a warehouse.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Previous warehouse experience.
• Experience in LTL, TL or Freight Forwarding environment preferred.
• Ability to read bill of lading/manifest.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 75 lbs.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stock, pull, and stage freight.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound freight.
• Ensure load quality and timely gate/ load times.
• Stage container shipments; route freight to destination.
• Operate warehouse machinery (forklift, reach truck, pallet jack) and perform safety checks.
• Inspect freight against bill of lading; check damages, shortages, or overages.
• Record damages, shortages, and overages.
• Maintain warehouse security, cleanliness, and safety standards.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Standup reach truck

Forklift

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