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Warehouse Associate
American Freight
Location : Atlanta, GA, 30303
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Warehouse Associate
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The Warehouse Associate position exists to ensure effective movement and management of inventory between the dock, sales floor, product repair, customer pickup and delivery. This role ensures the proper evaluation and shipping of merchandise and managing inventory flow. The Warehouse Associate is also responsible to unload trailers (Receiving). Individual contributor within a designated unit.
Job Duties:
- Fills order requests, stage merchandise and load for timely shipments (Shipping).
- Evaluates products and moves to designated zones for processing (Receiving)
- Moves merchandise between dock, stockroom staging area, sales floor, customer pick-up or delivery, and removal of 'sold' merchandise from sales floor
- Audits and maintains accuracy of HFM (Hold for Merchandise) staging area
- Responsible for the assembly merchandise
- Assembles and disassembles fixtures for seasonal flexes or floor plan changes
- Processes receipts and ensures inventories are controlled, monitored, and logged
- Creates required documentation to log all shipments and deliveries to customers
- Ensures customer service through timely, attentive and friendly service during all customer pick-ups and inquiries
- Reports and responds to Store Management about unsafe and/or unethical conditions
- Develops "team" environment with the sales floor, providing timely movement of merchandise setting floor to presentation standards
- Protects Company assets by following company policies and direction for customer pick-up procedures
- Performs daily housekeeping, including cleaning and straightening, etc.
- Miscellaneous duties as required, including as extra sales help as needed once cross trained
- Moves merchandise between dock, sales floor, customer pick-up or delivery and removal of 'sold' merchandise from sales floor in a timely manner
- Maintains safe/clean receiving area
- Assists customers by delivering items to their car, assisting them in loading and securing of merchandise
Requirements:
Must be able to lift and move at least fifty (50) pounds in weight to maintain flow and replenishment of merchandise.American Freight is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment. The Company maintains an internal complaint procedure to address any concerns regarding the hiring process. Any complaints can be directed by email to TitleVIIcoordinator@americanfreight.us or by toll-free phone call at 1- 855-733-4357.
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Freqently Asked Questions
Expect regular lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds, combined with continuous movement across the warehouse. The Atlanta climate may also affect comfort during loading/unloading, so appropriate hydration and attire are key for warehouse associates handling inventory and shipments.
Atlanta's growing logistics sector means steady demand for warehouse associates. American Freight benefits from this by actively seeking reliable candidates to manage inventory flow and customer deliveries, reflecting the city's expanding retail distribution needs.
Beyond basic inventory handling, top warehouse associates excel in efficient merchandise staging, accurate documentation, and customer interaction during pickups. Attention to detail in auditing stock areas and flexibility during floor plan changes also distinguishes high performers.
Seasonal periods often require associates to assemble/disassemble fixtures and adapt to increased shipment volumes. This flexibility ensures timely merchandise flow and presentation standards while supporting sales floor readiness during peak retail cycles.
While formal certifications aren't mandatory, OSHA safety training and forklift operation credentials improve employability in Atlanta's warehouses. Such qualifications align with regional safety standards and can enhance career prospects within companies like American Freight.
American Freight emphasizes customer service during pickups and merchandise delivery, so associates often assist in loading items directly into customer vehicles. This added interaction requires good communication skills alongside traditional inventory management.
The company fosters a transparent environment where associates are encouraged to report unsafe or unethical conditions. Clear policies and internal complaint procedures ensure that safety and fairness remain priorities throughout daily warehouse operations.
Based on Atlanta's warehouse market, full-time associates typically earn between $13 and $17 per hour. American Freight aligns with this scale, offering competitive wages that reflect the physical demands and customer service aspects of the warehouse associate position.
Yes, American Freight supports growth by cross-training associates in sales and logistics roles. This approach helps warehouse associates develop diverse skills, paving the way for potential promotions into supervisory or specialized operational positions.
Managing inventory accuracy through regular audits, coordinating shipment documentation, and assisting customers during pickups often require significant attention. These responsibilities combined with merchandise movement demand organized multitasking skills from associates.
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