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

Atkore International; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkore International in Cartersville, GA is seeking a Warehouse Associate for 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 7 AM-3 PM). You will stock, count, and move products in a fast-paced distribution center, with safety and accuracy as top priorities.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, operating forklifts, RF scanning, cycle counts, and maintaining 5S standards. A high school diploma or GED and forklift experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification and/or previous forklift operation experience preferred.
• 3+ years warehouse experience in a retail/large-box environment preferred.
• Ability to lift/move up to 30 lbs (team lift 31+ lbs) and stand/walk up to 12 hours.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload incoming/outgoing materials and products.
• Sort, move, and inventory palletized and bulk materials.
• Pack, wrap, and audit quantities for shipment accuracy.
• Identify/label materials and track locations for inventory accuracy.
• Prepare finished goods for shipment and load items for delivery.
• Operate forklifts and other PIT equipment safely and efficiently.
• Use RF scanners to retrieve product codes and quantities.
• Conduct cycle counts and maintain 5S housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and company policies.

Skills

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Basic math

RF scanner skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Powered Industrial Trucks

Pallet jack

Job 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
• Use RF scanner/computer to retrieve product codes, part numbers, product quantities, location information, etc.
• 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
• Intermediate computer PC/RF scanner 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.

Who we are:

Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

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