Warehouse Associate II: Forklift & Shipping

gafsgi; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

GAF in Statesboro, GA, is seeking a Warehouse Associate II to perform order picking, packing, and forklift operations to support safe, efficient shipments. You will verify orders, load customer or carrier vehicles, and follow strict safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement, with responsibilities ranging from inventory checks to staging, loading, and coordinating with the Logistics Manager. A strong commitment to safety and accuracy is essential.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a fast paced, logistics manufacturing environment Required.
• 6 months of GAF experience in Logistics and Shipping position- (Warehouse I) Required.
• Experience supporting logistics, customer care and business goals Required.

Responsibilities

• Practices incident and accident prevention, demonstrating safe behavior in all activities
• Obtains and maintains fork-truck certification by attending in-house training, and completes daily fork truck check sheets
• Troubleshoots work related issues and communicates issues with maintenance, and Shipping Lead
• Works safely, and is responsible for housekeeping in his/her work areas at all times
• Prioritizes work assignments by meeting with Shipping Lead every morning and throughout the day
• Drives the fork truck safely through the warehouse mindful of pedestrian traffic at all times
• Participate in Cycle Counting events when needed, able to adjust schedule to meet inventory deadlines
• Ships according to FIFO principles on all items in the warehouse to ensure shelf-life efficacy
• Prepares product for shipping by reviewing the packing slip, hand picking the product and assembling the pallet
• Arranges pallets on flatbeds according to weight restrictions and driver input when loading
• Ensures correct product delivery by reviewing packing slip and product on truck
• Stretch wraps accessory pallets by placing pallets on turntable, adjusting height and tension
• Verifies product quantity for shipment and receiving by counting and signing Picking Slip and Bill of Lading
• Learns safety hazards and job procedures by reading and understanding job safety analysis (JSA)
• Learns software programs by reading and understanding manuals and procedures
• Suggests improvements in work methods and procedures by communicating to Logistics Manager
• Works safely when loading and unloading van trailers; uses dock locks and chocks to hold trailer steady when going in and out
• Learns hazardous material safety for spills and transporting material; earns HAZMAT certification and keeps current
• Obtains and maintains forklift certification by attending in house training
• Trouble shoots and communicates any work related issues with Logistics Manager and/or Maintenance if needed
• Performs other duties as instructed by the Logistics Manager
• Daily review of email and department communication; maintains a good attendance record
• Maintains a positive working relationship with all plant employees and other business contacts
• Uses process improvement tools to drive continuous improvement of the plant and business processes
• Follow and document Hazardous Materials Transportation Guidelines for all shipments
• Observe what needs to be done and take initiative to perform this work

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

GSuite proficiency

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

GSuite

Warehouse concepts

Job description

GAF in Statesboro, GA, is seeking a Warehouse Associate II to perform order picking, packing, and forklift operations to support safe, efficient shipments. You will verify orders, load customer or carrier vehicles, and follow strict safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement, with responsibilities ranging from inventory checks to staging, loading, and coordinating with the Logistics Manager. A strong commitment to safety and accuracy is essential.