Warehouse Associate I

Company Overview

The Atlanta Community Food Bank is working to end hunger in our community with the food, people and big ideas needed so that no one worries where their next meal is coming from. Since 1979, we have been providing food for a growing network of nonprofit partners – including food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters and senior centers. We currently serve more than 700 partners in 29 counties across metro Atlanta and north Georgia.

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Stages agency orders accurately and efficiently in the fulfillment dock area for pickup.
• Assists partner agencies with loading their vehicles in a safe and organized manner.
• Verifies that staged and loaded orders match order documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Uses the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to pick, locate, and record product movement.
• Follows First-In, First-Out (FIFO) procedures and reports any inventory discrepancies or product damage.
• Ensure proper storage temperatures and records as required.
• Inspects and safely operates warehouse equipment, using all required PPE.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall warehouse operations.
• Frequently transition between ambient and refrigerator/freezer temperatures.

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Requirements:

• Must be 18 years old or older
• Routinely required to lift and transport heavy tiens to waist level, up to 75 lbs.
• Required to drive a forklift and operate warehouse equipment.
• Strong work ethic, punctuality, and willingness to follow instructions.

Preferred:

• High school diploma or GED (preferred but not required)
• Ability to work in varying temperature environments
• Must have good oral and written communications skills
• Must have experience operating stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, and electric pallet jacks
• Understanding safe handling, loading/unloading, and maneuvering of materials and inventory.

Shifts / Schedule

• 40-hour week; Mon-Fri. 6:30am - 3pm (or until finished).
• Must be flexible as needed.

Connect to Work GA Information

Connect to Work GA is not an employer or staffing agency, but a workforce initiative that partners with community organizations and businesses to bridge hiring gaps and connect job-ready talent with meaningful employment opportunities. We work directly with employers to understand their hiring needs and connect them to qualified candidates, ensuring long-term success for both job seekers and businesses.