Warehouse I

atd; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ATD in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Warehouse I to pick and stage products for orders, operate forklifts and other equipment, and support daily warehouse closing tasks.

The role involves lifting up to 150 pounds, accurate data entry with handheld devices, and involvement in periodic inventory counts and reporting on damaged or returned goods.

Qualifications

• High School or GED degree.
• 0-1 year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to assist in loading and unloading.
• Data entry of product number and use of hand-held devices for inventory accuracy.
• Assist in warehouse closing procedures and administrative tasks.
• Compile reports on damaged, outdated stock and returns to vendors.
• Load/unload delivery trucks and manage heavier items with team lifting.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers safely and maintain licenses.
• Organize stock by product line and ensure adequate space for overflow.
• Perform routine facility maintenance and housekeeping in the warehouse.
• Prioritize and pick materials for order fulfillment and staging.

Skills

Policy & Procedures

Storage

Verbal Communication

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Position Description

Pay Rate: $17.50/hour

The Warehouse I position will prioritize and pick product to fill orders and staging product for loading, physically moving and lifting product weighing as much as 150 pounds, organizing the warehouse stock, assisting in daily closing down of warehouse, compiling and submitting regular reports of damaged, outdated stock or supplies, over- and under-shipments, return of products to vendor, etc., assisting in periodic inventory counts, operating powered industrial vehicles (forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, etc.) in safe manner and maintaining an operator license, if required.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to operate equipment to assist in loading and unloading.
• Data entry of product number, use of hand-held devices and product placement for inventory accuracy
• Assist in administrative tasks such as paperwork handling and warehouse closing procedures.
• Compile and submit reports on damaged, outdated stock, over/under shipments, and returns to vendors; segregate defective items from regular inventory flow.
• Data entry of product number, use of hand-held devices and product placement for inventory accuracy
• Load and unload delivery trucks, handling products up to approximately 50 pounds; manage tires and heavier items through rolling, destacking, or team lifting.
• Operate powered industrial vehicles (forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers) safely, maintaining necessary licenses.
• Organize warehouse stock by product line and physical alignment, ensuring adequate space for overflow.
• Perform routine facility maintenance and housekeeping tasks, including cleaning parking lots, loading docks, and surrounding areas; maintain clear floors and tidy bathrooms.
• Prioritize and pick materials for order fulfillment, staging them for loading.
• Verify accuracy of incoming and outgoing products regarding quantity, size, and type; report inventory shortages to management and assist in periodic counts.

Competencies

• Collaboration- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Customer-Focused - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Equipment Utilization - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum utilization of warehouse or production plant, equipment and materials.
• Health and Safety - The ability and skill to manage and apply safe systems of work.
• Inventory Management - The ability and skill to design, implement and manage inventory control systems.
• Logistics - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum movement and storage of warehouse & production plant, equipment and materials.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Plans & Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Policy & Procedures - The ability and skill to monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures and ensure their alignment with organizational strategies and work objectives.
• Production Quality - The ability and skill to ensure that all production operations are carried out to ensure the required quality of outcomes.
• Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Storage - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum storage of warehouse, plant, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Verbal Communication - Ability to express ideas, request actions, formulate plans, & policies by means of clear and effective verbal communications.

Qualifications

• High School or GED degree
• 0-1 year of related experience preferred

Skills

• Policy & Procedures
• Storage
• Verbal Communication

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Physical Demands Category: Warehouse

Physical Demands/Work Environment/Travel Requirements:

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or cra