Warehouse Associate at HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm in Union City, GA

Job description

• We are seeking a detail-oriented Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator to support daily warehouse operations, including receiving, shipping, inventory management, order fulfillment, and material handling. This role requires experience operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts (order pickers) and working safely in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• This is a full-time temp-to-perm opportunity for candidates who are dependable, safety-focused, and able to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Pull, pick, and prepare customer orders accurately for shipment
• Receive, unload, verify, and store incoming inventory and materials
• Operate sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts (order pickers), pallet jacks, reach trucks, and other material handling equipment
• Work on order pickers at heights up to 10 feet
• Pack, stage, and prepare products for shipment
• Inspect products for damage or defects and report discrepancies
• Organize inventory, restock shelves, and assist with inventory counts and stock replenishment
• Ensure outgoing shipments are accurate and completed on time
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and warehouse best practices
• Utilize basic computer applications, email, internet tools, and inventory systems as needed

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of recent sit-down forklift experience
• Minimum of 1 year of recent stand-up forklift/order picker experience
• Stable work history with minimal employment gaps
• Experience operating Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT)
• Basic computer skills, including email, internet navigation, and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. consistently throughout the shift
• Ability to bend, twist, pull, and stand for a full 8-hour shift
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Commitment to workplace safety and operational accuracy
• Experience operating a stand-up reach truck
• Previous warehouse experience in shipping, receiving, inventory management, or distribution
• Experience with cycle counting, stock replenishment, and inventory control
• Product knowledge or the ability to quickly learn warehouse products and processes

Skills

Required

• Sit-down forklift operation
• Stand-up forklift/order picker operation
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred

• Stand-up reach truck operation
• Cycle counting
• Stock replenishment
• Inventory control