Warehouse Attendant I - Operations

Community Coffee; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Coffee is seeking a Warehouse Attendant I to help move products safely through receiving, storing, picking and shipping. You will learn forklift and WMS operation under supervision and work daily with the warehouse team and internal delivery partners to ensure accurate orders and properly rotated stock for on-time deliveries.

This entry-level role requires a high school diploma, ability to read safety rules, and willingness to obtain forklift certification.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret basic safety rules, procedures and manuals.
• Willingness to learn forklift and pallet jack operation and obtain certification.
• Pre-employment physical completed successfully.
• Available to work varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload product from trucks and transport it between areas.
• Pull customer and sales orders from on-hand inventory against the daily load schedule.
• Audit picked orders for accuracy and report discrepancies.
• Verify incoming product against receiving documents and report discrepancies.
• Stack and arrange product on pallets and assist loading sales trucks.
• Rotate stock using Julian dates or FIFO to maintain freshness.
• Conduct routine inventory cycle counts as assigned.
• Replenish stock and keep the warehouse clean and rotated.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks once certified, with pre-shift checks.
• Record inventory movement using handheld WMS devices.

Skills

Safety rules literacy

WMS familiarity

Willingness to obtain forklift cert

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS systems

Job description

Community Coffee · Job Description

Warehouse Attendant I

• Department: Supply Chain
• Travel: Limited to no travel required.
• Safety Sensitive: Yes — powered industrial equipment operation (forklift, pallet jack)
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• EEO Category: Laborers and Helpers

Position Overview

The Warehouse Attendant I keeps product moving accurately and safely through a Community Coffee sales warehouse — receiving, storing, picking, and staging inventory so sales trucks leave on time with the right orders. The role owns the accuracy of its own picks, counts, and receipts, and learns forklift and WMS operation under the guidance of the Warehouse Manager and Lead Warehouse Attendant. It works daily with the warehouse team, route sales, and internal delivery partners. Success shows up as accurate orders, clean and properly rotated stock, and readiness for promotion to Warehouse Attendant II — the first step on the Warehouse Attendant career path.

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload product from trucks and other equipment, and transport it between receiving, storage, and shipping areas.
• Pull customer and sales orders from on-hand inventory against the daily load schedule.
• Audit picked orders for accuracy and report discrepancies to the Lead Warehouse Attendant or Warehouse Manager.
• Verify incoming product against receiving documents (UPC, quantity, condition) and report discrepancies.
• Stack and arrange product on pallets and assist internal teams in loading sales trucks.
• Rotate stock using Julian dates or FIFO methodology to protect product freshness.
• Conduct routine inventory cycle counts as assigned.
• Replenish stock while keeping the warehouse clean, organized, and properly rotated.
• Operate forklifts and manual/electric pallet jacks once certified, completing pre-shift equipment inspections.
• Record inventory movement using handheld WMS devices, with training and support.
• Perform S4/WMS transactions such as creating outbounds, transferring equipment, and receiving inbounds.
• Execute daily receiving and shipping tasks per published load schedules.

May be asked to perform additional duties as necessary.

Position Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent; a passing score on the company aptitude test is accepted in lieu of a diploma.
• Ability to read and interpret basic safety rules, procedures, and manuals.
• Willingness to learn forklift and pallet jack operation and obtain certification within the introductory period.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical.
• Availability to work varying shifts.

Preferred

• Up to one year of warehouse, stockroom, or material-handling experience.
• Prior exposure to handheld scanners or warehouse management systems.

Internal Candidates

• Internal candidates' experience can be considered for a position within Community Coffee at the discretion of Human Resources and the Hiring Manager of the position.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100–200 pounds with the assistance of a lift or by two persons.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Warehouse environment: occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high or precarious places, and in outside weather conditions; occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Noise level is usually moderate and may be moderately loud in warehouse areas.

Competencies

Foundational — all roles

Build Trust · Continuous Learner · Customer-Centric · Effective Communication · Integrity · Results-Oriented

Individual Contributor — five selected for this role

Accountability · Takes Action · Adaptability · Collaborates · Resourcefulness

Responsible AI Use

Understands responsible use of company-approved technology and data tools, protects customer and company information, and is willing to learn approved tools introduced to the role.

Our Values

Champion People · Inspire Creativity · Wow Our Customers · Serve Our Communities · Win Together