Warehouse Specialist: Forklift Certified & Customer Focused

sscjobs; Purcellville (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern States Cooperative, Inc. (SSC) is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support retail operations, including receiving merchandise, stocking shelves, loading shipments, and maintaining showroom readiness.

The role requires forklift operation, adherence to safety procedures, and strong customer service skills. Responsibilities include assisting customers with orders, performing daily inventory checks, and ensuring accurate loading.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Forklift certification is required or must be obtainable within a given period.
• Ability to lift 10–50 pounds unassisted and work extended hours during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with store leadership for daily assignments and inventory needs.
• Assist customers with filling orders, loading merchandise, and ensuring accurate loading per invoices.
• Receive deliveries, unload, count, inspect, and store merchandise safely.
• Stock shelves, replenish showroom, and ensure displays are accessible to customers.
• Operate SSC vehicles to deliver bulk or packaged merchandise and perform general maintenance tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Front-end Loader

Pallet Jack

Skid Loader

Job description

Southern States Cooperative, Inc. (SSC) is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support retail operations, including receiving merchandise, stocking shelves, loading shipments, and maintaining showroom readiness.

The role requires forklift operation, adherence to safety procedures, and strong customer service skills. Responsibilities include assisting customers with orders, performing daily inventory checks, and ensuring accurate loading.