Warehouse Cargo Associate
Focus People is hiring Warehouse Cargo Associates for a well-established warehouse client in the South Atlanta area. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity for someone who wants steady work, long-term potential, and a hands-on warehouse role with a mix of freight handling, loading/unloading, inventory, documentation, and forklift operation.
About the role
This role is active and physical. You will be moving freight, checking shipments, using warehouse systems, helping with inventory, and operating an electric sit-down forklift. This is not a basic pick/pack warehouse job and not a forklift-only role. The right person will be reliable, detail-oriented, safety-minded, and willing to stay busy throughout the shift.
Pay
$18/hr
Schedule
- Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- 1 hour unpaid lunch
- Two 15-minute paid breaks
- Saturday work is typically a shorter day and is mainly used for warehouse inventory/control counts with a smaller crew
Responsibilities
- Load and unload freight from trucks by hand and forklift
- Operate an electric sit-down forklift
- Move freight to designated warehouse areas
- Count, weigh, inspect, verify, and record items received
- Sign for items received
- Report overages, shortages, or damaged items
- Create warehouse receipts
- Use RF scanners, tablets, and paper logs
- Inventory items against packing lists
- Label items for movement/shipping
- Stack items on pallets by hand when needed
- Band items to pallets when needed
- Cut wood/materials for blocking/bracing using a sliding compound miter saw
- Block and brace items for safe movement/storage
- Help keep the warehouse and dock area clean, safe, and organized
Future duties after permanent conversion may include scissor lift use, X-ray screening, and additional security-related warehouse processes.
Requirements
- Must be able to work Tuesday - Saturday, 8 AM-5 PM
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Must be comfortable standing, walking, bending, lifting, and moving throughout the shift
- Must have electric sit-down forklift experience
- Must be comfortable doing both forklift and manual warehouse work
- Must be comfortable using scanners, tablets, and paper logs
- Must be able to follow instructions and ask questions when unsure
- Must be dependable and on time
- Must be able to pass criminal background check and drug screen
- Must be comfortable around working dogs/K9 units onsite
- Must be okay working in a warehouse that is not fully climate-controlled
Qualifications
The best fit will have experience in:
- Warehouse freight handling
- Shipping/receiving
- Forklift operation (certified)
- Cargo warehouse work
- Logistics warehouse work
- Cross-dock work
- Loading/unloading trucks
- Electric sit-down forklift operation
- Inventory documentation
- Blocking, bracing, banding, or palletizing freight
This warehouse role is more detailed and freight/logistics-focused than a typical distribution center.
Work Environment
- Warehouse is not fully climate-controlled but has heaters and fans
- Safety vest is provided
- Composite/steel toes are not required
- No earbuds while working
- No excessive phone use
- Cameras are throughout the warehouse for safety
- Working dogs/K9 units may be onsite
Important Fit Notes
This job is best for someone who wants to work, move, learn, and be part of a team. This is not the right job for someone who:
- Wants to sit all day
- Wants forklift-only work
- Does not want to do manual lifting/loading
- Needs constant direction
- Spends time on their phone during work
- Does not pay attention to detail
- Does not like asking questions
- Is not comfortable with physical warehouse work