Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

Warehouse AssociateTellworks Logistics, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with locations throughout the United States, is a leading provider of supply chain services. Our company offers warehouse and logistics services for companies who depend on service excellence and require a personalized, rather than one-size-fits-all, approach to their materials management requirements.We are looking for warehouse associates with forklift experience with high attention to detail to move packages and materials around our facilities. You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Your job could involve driving around warehouses, storage spaces, and other facilities. You must be a responsible individual with great experience in driving industrial vehicles.The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is NOT an exhaustive list of all expectations. The individual in this position must be capable of performing all the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.Load/Unload inbound and/or outbound freight from trailers/containersLocate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipmentIdentify damages and report shortages or quality deficienciesTransport raw materials to production workstationsInspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenanceKeep updated records of inventory and activity logsComply with company policies and legal guidelinesHelp maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilitiesThe individual in this position must be capable of performing all the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.Job RequirementsHigh School Diploma or EquivalentPrefer 2-4 years of experienceMust be able to read, decode, and decipher freight codingConsistently lift, standing, bending, and rotating motionsOperate hand truck and forkliftMust be able to read and write EnglishBasic Mathematics SkillsMust be able to pass any federal/state/local government and company-required background checks, clearances, and/or drug and alcohol tests.Physical DemandsMust be able to move about the warehouse to access products, and machinery and assist othersMust be able to move and place cartons on pallets weighing up to 60 poundsMust be able to bend downward using legs at the kneeMust be able to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, and assess productMust be able to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange accurate informationSkillsBasic mathematics skills (add, divide, multiply and subtract)Ability to interpret instructionBasic computer skillsPrefer forklift skillsNon-Physical DemandsMust be reliable and dedicated to good attendanceMust be available to occasionally work overtime, as requiredMust be adaptable to changing work tasks and workloadMust be dedicated to working safelyMust be dedicated to delivering outstanding customer serviceJob Type: Full-timeBenefitsMedical insuranceDental InsuranceVision insurancePaid Time Off401k