Warehouse Associate

Atlanta Flooring Design Centers, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly payroll

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with match

PTO

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Atlanta Flooring Design Centers, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to protect inventory, receive, load, and unload materials in a warehouse setting.

The role may involve driving a company vehicle and requires a high school diploma or GED with at least one year of warehouse experience. Ideal candidates are physically capable, can lift up to 75 pounds, and hold forklift certification or be willing to obtain our internal certification.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year in a warehouse environment.
• Must have forklift certification (or be willing to obtain internal certification).
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, push, pull; lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads goods and supplies with proper handling.
• Moves goods within the warehouse using a forklift as required.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• May deliver or pick up materials using company vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work hours: Tue–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM; Sat 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; Sundays and Mondays off.

Skills

Forklift operation

Physical strength

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Excellent communication

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Warehouse Associate helps protect inventory, receives, loads, and unloads materials. He or she must appropriately handle all materials following company policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace and may need to drive a company vehicle occasionally.

The ideal candidate for this position has a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in a warehouse environment. In addition, he or she must have the strength and stamina to perform the duties of this position (standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, etc.) and must have a forklift certification (or is willing to obtain our internal certification). Effective oral and written skills, good time management skills, speech, and behavior are all required for this position. Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus but not required to be considered. All Warehouse Associates are required to wear steel toe boots for safety purposes.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads goods and supplies ensuring proper handling at all times
• Moves goods within the warehouse as needed, using a forklift as required
• Follows all safety policies and procedures
• May be required to make deliveries or pick up materials and return to warehouse using company vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Bi-weekly payroll via direct deposit
• Eligible to participate in group health, dental & vision insurance plans after 60 days full-time employment
• Supplemental life, accident, cancer and short-term disability insurance available after 60 days full-time employment
• Retirement Plans: Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401(K) with match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) from first day of employment

Hours

• TUESDAY - FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:30PM and SATURDAY 9AM-3PM
• *SUNDAY AND MONDAY OFF DAYS*

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment and with floor coverings highly preferred
• Sit-down forklift experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds