Warehouse Associate 1st Shift (Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 3 PM) $23.50/HR

Atkore; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkore is hiring a Warehouse Associate for the 1st shift (Monday–Friday, 7 AM–3 PM) at our Cartersville distribution center. The role focuses on safe handling, stocking, counting, and moving products while ensuring accurate inventory and timely shipment preparation.

You will operate forklifts and PIT equipment, perform cycle counts, and maintain a clean, organized work area in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and safety mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to pass drug screen and background check.
• 3+ years forklift certification/experience preferred.
• Experience in a retail/large box distribution center is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials and products.
• Sort and move palletized and bulk materials in/out of trailers and docks.
• Pack, wrap, and count goods with accuracy.
• Identify/label materials and track locations to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Prepare finished products for shipment and load items for delivery.
• Operate forklifts and other PIT equipment per safety guidelines.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards on site.
• Perform cycle counts as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT)

Job description

Warehouse Associate 1st Shift (Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 3 PM)$23.50/HR

Job Category: Warehouse

Requisition Number: WAREH014087

• Full-Time
• On-site

Description

Warehouse Associate 1st Shift (Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 3 PM) $23.50/HR

Who we are looking for:
We are currently looking for a Warehouse Associate with a safety mindset. You will be in a distribution center stocking, counting, and moving products.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver industry leading service to our customer by being actively engaged in your area of operation
• Load and/or unload incoming and/or outgoing materials and products
• Sort & move palletized and bulk materials in and out of trailers, flatbeds, containers, loading docks, and storage racks/areas
• Packing & wrapping of boxed/palletized goods with a quality focus on accurate counting and auditing of material
• Identify/label materials/pallets, and track their locations in the warehouse to maintain inventory accuracy
• Prepare finished products for shipment by identifying their location, picking, packing, and loading the items for delivery (both physically and systematically)
• Required to operate Powered Industrial Trucks including but not limited to: pallet jacks, forklifts, cherry pickers, reach trucks, and stock chasers to move material
• Track and log all checklists for PIT’s (Powered Industrial Trucks)
• Ensure all operating procedures, safety guidelines, and all plant rules are being followed daily
• Maintaining housekeeping and 5S standards as defined by site leadership
• Responsible to conduct themselves in line with company mission statement, core values, and standards of conduct
• Works with Supervisor/Manager to plan workload, priorities, supplies needed, and assess skills to complete tasks
• Printing and sorting order paperwork
• Performing cycle counts as needed
• All other duties as assigned

What you'll bring:

• A positive attitude focused on safety, quality, and engagement
• Excellence in detail accuracy, organizational skills, reasoning, and logic to identify process improvements
• Strong verbal, written, reading, and communication skills
• Basic math and troubleshooting skills
• Must be able to work in various indoor/outdoor conditions
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must pass a drug screen and background.
• Strong sense of time organization and sense of urgency, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 30lbs or assist in a team lift of 31+ pounds
• Standing and walking up to 12 hours per day
• 3+ years of Forklift Certification/Previous Experience operating is preferred
• 3+ years of Warehouse experience in a retail/large box distribution center is preferred
• All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

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