Warehouse Associate

Merit Logistics; Bloomingdale (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Logistics in Bloomingdale, GA is seeking an Entry level Warehouse Associate. The role involves unloading and breaking down freight, with potential training to operate a forklift and electric pallet jack.

The position is full-time, with a pay rate of $17.50 per hour and a requirement to meet safety and productivity standards. Applicants should be able to lift up to 50–75 pounds, work weekends/holidays, and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Qualifications

• English reading/writing for instructions and safety.
• Attention to minute details in warehouse tasks.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Unload and break down freight at steady pace.
• May be trained to operate forklift/electric pallet jack.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Physical stamina

Tools

Forklift

Electric Pallet Jack

Job description

Job Details Level: Entry

Job Location: Merit Bloomingdale GA FERBLO - Bloomingdale, GA 31302

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $17.50 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Warehouse

Responsibilities

• Associate handles the unloading and breaking down of freight at an adequate pace
• Associate might be trained to operate forklift/electric pallet jack

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and move fifty to seventy-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Warehouse experience a plus.

Experience operating a forklift / Electric Pallet Jack preferred.

• Ability to move up 50-75 pounds continuously
• The ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Warehouse Experience a plus.
• Experience operating a forklift / Electric Pallet Jack Preferred.
• The ability to work in a physically demanding warehouse environment continuously lifting and moving up to 75lbs
• The ability to meet fast-paced productivity goals and standards
• The ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• The ability to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, without advanced notice
• Reliable transportation to and from work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Communication - Ability to read, write and understand English.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.

Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.

Prior experience operating a forklift and pallet jack a plus, but not required. Will train and certify associates holding positions requiring the use of such equipment.

Qualifications

Warehouse experience a plus.

Experience operating a forklift / Electric Pallet Jack preferred.

• Ability to move up 50-75 pounds continuously
• The ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Warehouse Experience a plus.
• Experience operating a forklift / Electric Pallet Jack Preferred.The ability to work in a physically demanding warehouse environment – continuously lifting and moving up to 75lbs
• The ability to meet fast-paced productivity goals and standards
• The ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• The ability to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, without advanced notice
• Reliable transportation to and from work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Communication - Ability to read, write and understand English.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.

Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.

Prior experience operating a forklift and pallet jack a plus, but not required. Will train and certify associates holding positions requiring the use of such equipment.