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Warehouse Associate
American Freight
Location : Marietta, GA, 30060
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 1 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
Marietta's warehouse sector is seeing steady demand due to its strategic location near Atlanta's logistics hubs. Candidates with experience in shipping, receiving, and inventory control, especially for companies like American Freight, have a competitive edge amid moderate local hiring activity.
Warehouse associates in Marietta often manage inventory flow tied to regional retail cycles and shipping schedules influenced by Georgia's transportation infrastructure. Seasonal influxes and local customer pickup demand require adaptability and teamwork to meet American Freight’s operational standards.
While not always mandatory, certifications like OSHA safety training or forklift operation are valued in Marietta's warehouses. American Freight, focusing on safe handling and customer service, appreciates associates who demonstrate awareness of safety protocols through relevant certifications.
Strong organizational skills, physical stamina for lifting over 50 pounds, and attention to detail in inventory tracking distinguish top warehouse associates. Proficiency in staging merchandise and maintaining accurate shipment documentation is crucial for streamlining warehouse operations.
With experience, warehouse associates often advance to supervisory roles, logistics coordinators, or inventory managers. Developing cross-functional skills such as forklift operation or team leadership can open doors to positions involving warehouse operations management or supply chain optimization.
American Freight emphasizes a team-driven environment with strong customer interaction during pick-ups and deliveries. Associates are expected to uphold safety and ethical standards strictly, fostering a workplace that balances operational efficiency with attentive customer service.
Associates may encounter fluctuating shipment volumes requiring quick adaptation, alongside maintaining high accuracy in inventory control. Balancing physical tasks like unloading trailers with customer service responsibilities demands versatile skill sets in a fast-paced retail warehouse setting.
In Marietta, warehouse associates generally earn between $13 and $17 per hour, depending on experience and specific duties. American Freight's full-time positions likely fall within this range, reflecting local market compensation trends for logistics and retail warehouse roles.
Yes, associates often assist customers during merchandise pickup, ensuring timely and courteous service. This direct interaction is essential, reflecting American Freight's commitment to customer satisfaction and requiring associates to balance warehouse tasks with friendly, attentive support.
'Associate' indicates an individual contributor position with hands-on involvement in inventory movement, shipping, receiving, and occasional sales floor support. At American Freight, associates perform diverse tasks from staging merchandise to fixture assembly, emphasizing versatility and operational reliability.
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