Warehouse Associate A, Augusta (SVA)

US Lawns; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 1:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Time

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Safety Training

Continuous Learning Environment

Job summary

GreenWood, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate A to assist the Supervisor in leading a team and ensuring accurate, timely transactions in a safety‑driven warehouse.

You will handle loading/unloading, organize inventory, and help optimize procedures while maintaining quality and security standards. The role requires the ability to operate equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks) and adapt to variable conditions with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience using material handling equipment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must demonstrate safety policies, procedures and processes.
• Ability to operate equipment and handle material safely.

Responsibilities

• Process, package and ship orders accurately.
• Organize stocks and maintain inventory.
• Inspect products for defects and damages.
• Receive, unload and place incoming inventory items appropriately.
• Check, verify and fill customer invoices.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work environment.

Skills

Six months material handling

Strong work ethic

Team leadership in lead role

Attention to detail

Safety-focused mindset

Quality and productivity awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Hand trucks / pallet jack

Job description

Job Description

The Warehouse Associate A has a proven ability to be responsible for assisting the Supervisor in leading their assigned team in performing tasks to ensure accurate and timely transactions by following department processes and procedures to safely operate equipment while handling material (i.e., loading and unloading of material) within a warehouse or storage facility, ensuring compliance within the facility as it relates to quality, productivity, safety and security.

Responsibilities

• Process, package and ship orders accurately
• Organize stocks and maintain inventory
• Inspect products for defects and damages
• Examine ingoing and outgoing shipments
• Organize warehouse space
• Receive, unload and place incoming inventory items appropriately
• Check, verify and fill customer invoices
• Contribute ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures
• Utilize hand trucks, forklifts, pallet jack, hoists, conveyors, or handling equipment to move material to and from delivery transportation vehicles and within warehouse or storage facility or work in process
• Identify potential hazards in the workplace and acts to eliminate/minimize risks to include communicating to management any product availability issues
• Promote safety awareness and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or unsafe equipment within the facility
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment while ensuring housekeeping duties are completed as required
• Perform daily forklift inspections per required criteria
• Maintain functional knowledge of BOLs and receiving and BOM processes
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that may include inclement weather, heat and humidity; Noise level may be loud at times
• Ensure all safety procedures, practices, and regulations are followed before, during, and after the process to foster a positive safety culture by having a safety-first mindset and approach during execution of activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience using material handling equipment
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Strong work ethic with proven ability to support a positive team environment in a lead role
• Proven ability to complete necessary training and follow safety policies, procedures and processes
• Demonstrates knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in material handling field
• Demonstrated ability to perform repetitive tasks with focus on instructions and safety
• Proven excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proven ability to prioritize with an emphasis on quality of work and sense of urgency
• Proven ability to further develop computer skills such as email, reports and site-specific systems as necessary
• Proven ability to hold themselves and assigned team accountable for their areas of responsibility and for their actions
• Demonstrated a willingness and desire to perform responsibilities accurately and efficiently with a high level of customer service
• Proven ability to work well with all levels of the organization in various areas of responsibility
• Proven ability to successfully obtain a forklift certification (both written and practical tests)
• Proven ability and willingness to cross train in other areas for back up coverage as needed
• Experience demonstrating successful support of a positive safety culture
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation(s)

Beneficial Skills and Experience:

• Greater than 6 months of experience in a lead warehouse/material handling or production role in a warehouse or production environment
• Proven to have extensive knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in material handling field

Company Description

We are a customer-focused, integrated maintenance company operating projects throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states. If you are seeking employment with a dedicated industry leader, and committed to safely improving and perfecting our industry, you may be a candidate for GreenWood. We look for skilled, experienced, and qualified professionals in maintenance, construction and plant services. GreenWood offers unique opportunities in professional development and growth featuring an outstanding benefits plan and training program.

If you feel your values align with the culture at GreenWood, Inc., and you can provide a long-standing track record of safety, skills, dependability, and accountability, we invite you to peruse our Job Postings to determine if there is an opportunity that interests you. Applicants must be willing to abide by our Zero Incident philosophy in order to work at GreenWood, Inc.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Time
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Prescription Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Various Voluntary Policies Available
• Safety Training
• Continuous Learning Environment