Warehouse Associate - Day Shift - Forest Park, GA

Sofo Foods; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofo Produce Co./Athena Farms in Forest Park, GA is seeking a Warehouse Associate for the 1st shift. You will stage, organize, and stock the warehouse and cold storage, operate a stand-up forklift, and ensure FIFO and product quality while supporting daily warehouse operations.

You must be able to lift up to 70 lbs, read English, perform basic math, and work in cool to cold temperatures (45°F to -10°F). The role pays $16.00 per hour, with hours 5:00 AM–1:30 PM, five days per week, plus overtime

Qualifications

• Reads English and can perform basic math.
• Demonstrates strong attendance and punctuality.
• Overtime may be required based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Stage and organize the warehouse and produce/freezer coolers for incoming products using a stand-up forklift.
• Daily cleaning of coolers and freezers by sweeping, sanitation, and trash removal.
• Use FIFO method to maintain product freshness and quality.
• Assist the supervisor with various warehouse projects.
• Break down pallets by sorting, labeling, organizing, and repacking products.

Skills

Reading English

Basic Math

Attendance & punctuality

Tools

Pallet jack

Stand-up forklift

Floor scrubber

Job description

Sofo Produce Co./Athena Farms – Forest Park, GA

Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

About The Position

As a Warehouse Associate, you will have a wide variety of responsibilities to ensure our customers receive the very best with each order! We provide the freshest and finest produce to restaurants and are looking for someone who enjoys being organized and detailed while working in a cool, refrigerated environment.

What You Will Be Doing

• Staging and organizing the warehouse and produce/freezer coolers for incoming products using a stand-up forklift.
• Daily cleaning of coolers and freezers by sweeping, sanitation, and keeping trash picked up.
• Use of the First In, First Out Method (FIFO) to maintain product freshness and quality.
• Assist the supervisor with various projects in the warehouse.
• Breaking down pallets by sorting, labeling, organizing, and repacking products.

About You

• Prior experience operating warehouse equipment: pallet jack, stand-up forklift, and floor scrubber.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs. or more throughout the shift.
• Ability to read English and have basic Math skills.
• Ability to work in cool to cold temperatures throughout shift: 45 degrees Fahrenheit to negative 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to recognize and report product quality issues or expired dates.
• Demonstrate strong attendance and reliable punctuality.
• Overtime is required based on business necessity.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting Pay: $16.00 per hour
• Hours: 5:00 AM–1:30 PM, five days a week.
  
  
  
  • Days Off: Sunday + one weekday (set during the interview).
  
  
  • Overtime as needed.