Warehouse Associate/Forklift Charlotte

Atlanta Flooring Design Centers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly direct deposit payroll

Health, dental & vision plans after 60

Life, accident, cancer, and short-term

401(K) with match

PTO from first day

Job summary

Atlanta Flooring Design Centers in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support inventory protection and material handling. You will load/unload items, operate a forklift, and follow safety policies.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least one year in a warehouse. Forklift certification or willingness to obtain it is required; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Steel toe boots are required. Benefits available after 60 days of full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain internal certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads goods and supplies while ensuring proper handling.
• Moves goods within the warehouse using a forklift as needed.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• May be required to make deliveries or pick up materials using company vehicle and return to warehouse.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Forklift certification

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Charlotte - Charlotte, NC 28216 Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Day Job Category: Warehouse The Warehouse Associate helps protect inventory, receives, loads, and unloads materials. He or she must appropriately handle all materials following company policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace and may need to drive a company vehicle occasionally.

The ideal candidate for this position has a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in a warehouse environment. In addition, he or she must have the strength and stamina to perform the duties of this position (standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, etc.) and must have a forklift certification (or is willing to obtain our internal certification). Effective oral and written skills, good time management skills, speech, and behavior are all required for this position. Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus but not required to be considered. All Warehouse Associates are required to wear steel toe boots for safety purposes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Loads and unloads goods and supplies ensuring proper handling at all times
• Moves goods within the warehouse as needed, using a forklift as required
• Follows all safety policies and procedures
• May be required to make deliveries or pick up materials and return to warehouse using company vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

• Bi-weekly payroll via direct deposit
• Eligible to participate in group health, dental & vision insurance plans after 60 days full-time employment
• Supplemental life, accident, cancer and short-term disability insurance available after 60 days full-time employment
• Retirement Plans: Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401(K) with match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) from first day of employment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment and with floor coverings highly preferred
• Sit-down forklift experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds