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Warehouse Associate
American Freight
Location : Blythewood, SC, 29016
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
Blythewood's traffic patterns can affect your daily travel as a Warehouse Associate. Early shifts often help avoid peak congestion on major routes, ensuring timely arrival. Many locals find carpooling or flexible hours beneficial to manage commute stress while working at American Freight.
The demand for warehouse roles at American Freight in Blythewood is moderately high due to its regional logistics importance. Applicants with physical stamina and basic inventory skills tend to have an edge, but the company values diversity and provides equal opportunity for candidates with varied backgrounds.
Top Warehouse Associates excel in inventory management, quick merchandise movement, and safety compliance. Strong communication and teamwork abilities are vital, especially when coordinating with sales floors or handling customer pickups, ensuring smooth operations and accurate order fulfillment.
Starting as a Warehouse Associate opens pathways to supervisory roles, inventory control specialists, or logistics coordinators. Gaining experience with shipment documentation and equipment operation can accelerate upward mobility, making this a solid entry point for long-term warehouse careers.
While both roles involve merchandise handling, a Warehouse Inventory Associate focuses more on stock audits, accuracy, and detailed logging. In contrast, a Warehouse Associate typically engages more in physical movement of goods, staging, and customer interaction during deliveries or pickups.
American Freight prioritizes associates who combine physical capability with attentive customer service. Their Warehouse Associates often assist customers directly, requiring friendly interaction skills alongside efficient inventory handling, which sets them apart from purely back-end focused roles.
Yes, American Freight offers cross-training opportunities allowing Warehouse Associates to assist sales floors and seasonal fixture setups. This holistic approach helps employees develop versatile skills beyond basic warehouse functions, enhancing overall team collaboration and career growth.
Warehouse Associates in Blythewood generally earn between $12 and $16 per hour, depending on experience and shift timing. American Freight aligns with these market rates, offering competitive compensation alongside benefits that support entry-level and seasoned workers alike.
The position requires lifting items up to 50 pounds regularly, demanding good physical fitness. American Freight emphasizes safe handling practices and provides a clean, organized workspace to minimize injury risks while maintaining efficient merchandise flow.
Many assume it's purely manual labor, but the role blends physical tasks with inventory accuracy, customer service, and teamwork. Associates often contribute to floor presentation and seasonal changes, highlighting the job's dynamic and multifaceted nature beyond typical warehouse duties.
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