Warehouse Associate - Day Shift - Forest Park, GA

Sofo Foods; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Sofo Produce Co./Athena Farms in Forest Park, GA is seeking a Warehouse Associate to ensure accurate, organized handling of produce in a cool, refrigerated setting. You will manage staging, cleaning, FIFO control, and pallet breakdown to support timely orders for restaurants and customers.

The role requires operating pallet jacks, a stand-up forklift, and a floor scrubber, with the ability to lift 70 lbs. and work in 45°F to -10°F environments. Overtime may be required based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience operating warehouse equipment such as pallet jack, stand-up forklift, and floor scrubber.

Responsibilities

• 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 FIFO method 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.

Skills

Pallet jack operation

Stand-up forklift

Floor scrubber

Job description

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

Warehouse Associate

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: 6:00 AM–3:30 PM, five days a week.
• Days Off: Sunday + one weekday (set during the interview).