Warehouse Associate/Generalist

Global Industrial Company; Buford, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Industrial Company is seeking a warehouse associate to load, move, and ship products at our Buford, GA facility. You will operate a gas forklift and electric pallet jack, use an RF scanner, and ensure accurate order fulfillment in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include assembling orders, verifying inventory, and maintaining safety and quality standards. This is an on-site role requiring reliability and strong physical stamina.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have previous experience operating gas forklift.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Regular on-site attendance is required as an essential function.

Responsibilities

• Operate RF scanner to determine proper products to move and prepare orders.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place on pallets or racks for shipping.
• Operate forklift and pallet jack to move products efficiently in a warehouse.
• Unload trucks and verify inventory while recording discrepancies as needed.
• Band and shrink wrap products on pallets to ensure safe shipment.

Skills

Gas forklift

Electric pallet jack

RF scanner

Organizational skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Gas forklift

Electric pallet jack

Job description

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For over 70 years Global Industrial has been an industry leader providing private label and brand name industrial equipment and supplies to businesses throughout North America.

About Global Industrial

Global Industrial Company (NYSE: GIC) is a leading distributor of high-quality, industrial-strength equipment and supplies, serving organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. With more than 75 years of experience, customers rely on us for our broad portfolio of national and private brands, trusted service, and strong value proposition.

We help customers keep their operations running by delivering the right products when they need them—becauseWe Can Supply That™.

Why Join Global Industrial

At Global Industrial, we’reOne Teamcommitted todelivering valueand empowering our associates to grow. Our culture is built on:

• Meritocracy & Pay for Performance– Your impact drives your rewards
• High Say-Do Ratio– We follow through on our commitments
• Career Growth & Internal Mobility– We invest in your future
• Collaboration & Accountability– One team delivering real results

Make an impact. Be recognized. Grow your career with us.
Global Industrial — Delivering Value Starts Here

We carry over one million industrial, material handling and business products that are sold through our website, corporate sales people and full color catalogs. We are constantly increasing our product offerings to meet the diverse and changing needs of our customers. Our customers include small to large corporations, institutions, government agencies and consumers across North America.

• Uses an RF scanner to determine the proper products to be moved, gathered, or distributed for completing customer orders.
• Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets, shelves or conveyor belts based on the necessary route for either the packing station or shipping department.
• Operates a riding powered pallet jack and/or forklift to move products efficiently in a productive environment.
• Receives processed orders, verifies accuracy of order and scans order into computer system.
• Banding product securely to respective pallet using company standards to ensure our customers satisfaction.
• Utilizes machinery to shrink wrap products on pallets.
• Operates forklift and pallet jack to stage or load products as necessary.
• Loads orders safely and efficiently.
• Receives merchandise into the warehouse daily upon delivery.
• Unloads trucks and verifies inventory.
• Record and report discrepancies and/or damages as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies and skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have previous experience operating a gas forklift and electric pallet jack.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a Warehouse environment required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating an electric pallet jack required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience utilizing an RF Scanner required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis required.
• Able to stand, walk, pull and bending 100% of the day on a continuous basis in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have organizational and multi-tasking skills in fast-paced environment.
• Utilize various types of packing supplies to protect product on pallet for shipping.
• Reading and comprehension skills required.
• Must possess computer exposure.
• Strong initiative and self-motivational skills.
• This position requires regular onsite attendance as an essential function of the job.

EEO/AA Statement

Global Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.