Warehouseman (Delivery)

Cherokee County School District - GA; Holly Springs (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee County School District - GA is seeking a Lead Warehouse role to supervise shipping, receiving, storage and distribution of school supplies and equipment. The position emphasizes safety, inventory control and team leadership across warehouse operations.

The role requires CDL certification, forklift operation credentials, and strong communication and organizational skills to lead staff and coordinate multi-location deliveries with adherence to state and district policies.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to obtain and maintain forklift operator certification.
• Must possess a valid Georgia CDL operator’s license with endorsements.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; capable of supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in shipping, receiving, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment.
• Supervise assigned staff and mentor new and existing workers.
• Direct loading/unloading, palletizing and movement of materials and equipment.
• Ensure safe operations, conduct pre-trip inspections, and comply with driving regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and determine efficient routing for deliveries.

Skills

Forklift certification

CDL license

Supervisory skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Heavy lifting

Job description

Job Description Code:

5F.030

Division/Department:

Support Services

Pay Grade:

SS-3

Pay Type:

Salaried; Non-Exempt

Retirement:

TRS

Contract Work Year:

233 Days

Reports To:

Lead Warehouseman/Supervisor of Warehouse Operations

Evaluation Instrument:

PEI

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to lift and/or carry heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) long distances (more than 20 feet). Must be willing to work in undesirable locations/conditions Must have the ability to obtain and maintain certification as a forklift operator. Must possess good communication and organizational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and supervisory skills. Must have a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle CDL operator’s license with endorsements compatible with assigned duties of Cherokee County Board of Education.

GOAL

Assist in the shipping, receiving, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment, ensure safe operations and driving procedures and supervise assigned staff as required. Work is performed independently or in teams, and workers are responsible for determining appropriate work methods, tools, and materials for most assignments. Work involves serving as a crew leader for specified projects. Work is performed according to general or specific instructions from the Warehouse Operations Supervisor or Lead Warehouseman.

Representative Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive supplies and equipment at the warehouse as assigned and assist in palletizing and moving of materials to assigned storage areas.
• Coordinate and supervise the loading and unloading of trucks and delivery of materials and supplies as assigned in a safe, efficient and accurate manner.
• Direct the work of other skilled or semi-skilled staff for specified projects.
• Mentor new and existing staff in work methods to ensure conformance with accepted standards including all ADA code requirements.
• Pass yearly CDL physical and license updates as required by Georgia Department of Transportation; annual Motor Vehicle Report Check approval.
• Transfer food and equipment for schools as requested by Warehouse Operations Supervisor or Lead Warehouseman.
• Maintain accurate records while completing assigned delivery routes.
• Determine efficient routing when completing tasks at multiple locations.
• Load/unload trucks and deliver materials/supplies in a safe, efficient manner; assist in palletizing, handling and moving materials.
• Perform required pre-trip inspections of vehicles, and report deficiencies related to assignments and state and federal driving regulations.
• Assemble furniture and equipment as assigned.
• Select proper items from stock for shipment; load pallets securely, and move selected items to holding or shipping area, as necessary.
• Assist in the removal of excess materials and equipment from schools/departments and dispose of in accordance with Board policy and established procedures.
• Maintain work area in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Supervise and assist in delivery of textbooks and other learning materials with Instructional Materials Department.
• Assume lead roles and responsibility for special assignments as designated by Warehouse Operations Supervisor or Lead Warehouseman.
• Complete all projects in a competent manner and ensure proper recording of time and materials.
• Operate Board-owned vehicle in a safe manner and assume responsibility for all supplies and equipment on the vehicle.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.
• Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Essential Duties

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed – even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Chief Human Resources Officer.) It should also be noted the order of duties/ responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

Minimum Requirements

In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the selection process.

Fringe Benefits

FICA is paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits.

Adopted: April 20, 2000

Revised: March 2005, July 2008, November 2009, February 2011, May 2011, June 2016, February 2017, July 2019, July 2020, July 2023, July 2024, July 2025