Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Warehouse Associate 3rd Shift
Who we are looking for
We are currently looking for a 1st Shift Warehouse Associate with a safety mindset. You will be in a distribution center stocking, counting, and moving products.
What you’ll do:
Deliver industry leading service to our customer by being actively engaged in your area of operationLoad and/or unload incoming and/or outgoing materials and productsSort & move palletized and bulk materials in and out of trailers, flatbeds, containers, loading docks, and storage racks/areasPacking & wrapping of boxed/palletized goods with a quality focus on accurate counting and auditing of materialIdentify/label materials/pallets, and track their locations in the warehouse to maintain inventory accuracyPrepare finished products for shipment by identifying their location, picking, packing, and loading the items for delivery (both physically and systematically)Required to operate Powered Industrial Trucks including but not limited to: pallet jacks, forklifts, cherry pickers, reach trucks, and stock chasers to move materialUse RF scanner/computer to retrieve product codes, part numbers, product quantities, location information, etc.Track and log all checklists for PIT’s (Powered Industrial Trucks)Ensure all operating procedures, safety guidelines, and all plant rules are being followed dailyMaintaining housekeeping and 5S standards as defined by site leadershipResponsible to conduct themselves in line with company mission statement, core values, and standards of conductWorks with Supervisor/Manager to plan workload, priorities, supplies needed, and assess skills to complete tasksPrinting and sorting order paperworkPerforming cycle counts as neededAll other duties as assigned
What you'll bring:
A positive attitude focused on safety, quality, and engagementExcellence in detail accuracy, organizational skills, reasoning, and logic to identify process improvementsStrong verbal, written, reading, and communication skillsIntermediate computer PC/RF scanner skillsBasic math and troubleshooting skillsMust be able to work in various indoor/outdoor conditionsHigh School Diploma or GED required.Must pass a drug screen and background.Strong sense of time organization and sense of urgency, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.Ability to lift and manipulate up to 30lbs or assist in a team lift of 31+ poundsStanding and walking up to 12 hours per day3+ years of Forklift Certification/Previous Experience operating is preferred3+ years of Warehouse experience in a retail/large box distribution center is preferredAll associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.
Who we are
Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
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