Dock Worker Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

$16.00-$17.00/hour

Full Time - 40 hours/week

Possible weekend shift required

Sports Warehouse About Us: We are an e-commerce company, specializing in a diverse range of sports and recreational products. At Sports Warehouse, we cater to enthusiasts of tennis, pickleball, running, bass fishing, equestrian sports, ice and roller hockey, inline skating, roller derby, and skateboarding. Our mission is clear: to deliver an exceptional shopping experience by recommending the perfect products and providing unparalleled service.

Benefits & PerksFull Time Employees:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid vacation time
• Life and short-term disability insurance

All Employees:

• Merchandise discounts with all Sports Warehouse companies
• Access to on-site fitness facility
• Paid sick time
• 401(k) and profit-sharing programs
• Opportunities for growth
• Employee appreciation events

Purpose of Position:

• Maintain the efficient workflow of the receiving docks through loading and unloading trucks/trailers and baling/stocking cardboard.
• · May be required to pick and pack customer orders if workload is light at the dock.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Loading Trailer

• Load boxes from outbound belts and carts efficiently into the outbound trailer(s).

Unloading Trailers

• Unload inbound packages from the UPS trailer and sort packages by Warehouse, Department, and Purchase Order. Assist in the unloading of freight trucks as directed.

Baling Cardboard

• Collect broken down cardboard from various locations around the warehouse and use the cardboard baler to create bales.

Restocking Cardboard

• Coordinate with forklift operators to restock the box reserves for each box size.

Picking and Packing

• Pick product for customer orders per set procedures, with accuracy and efficiency.
• Pack customer orders and assist with the essential functions of order fulfilment.
• Select packing materials appropriate for safe shipping of the product and cost effectiveness.

General Warehouse Duties

• Complete tasks promptly and efficiently to meet operational goals.
• Take breaks as required and accurately log all breaks on timecard. Resume work duties upon clocking in for shifts/returning from breaks.
• Ensure a safe, clean and organized work environment by keeping work areas free of clutter and debris.
• Adapt to busy periods by assisting coworkers and maintaining team flexibility.
• Continuously enhance skills, procedures and knowledge relevant to the role.
• Perform routine cleaning and preparation tasks to support warehouse operations (e.g., managing waste, breaking down boxes, handling products).
• Undertake other necessary warehouse duties as required for the smooth operation of Sports Warehouse.

Requirements:

• Communicate clearly and professionally during conversations.
• Demonstrate active listening skills.
• Approach problem-solving with creativity and innovation.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor in all interactions.
• Interpret and execute written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Follow directions well and gain clarification as needed.
• Adapt to new circumstances and execute multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Maintain focus, attention to detail effectively.
• Work independently and remain motivated.
• Recognize when to seek assistance and collaborate effectively.
• Foster a positive attitude and strong work ethic, contributing actively within a team.
• Maintain a standard of conduct that will maintain an orderly and productive workplace.
• Uphold standards of safety and cleanliness in the work environment.
• Practice good judgement in actions and decision making.
• Abide by all Sports Warehouse policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a sense of pride in your work and represent Sports Warehouse in a favorable manner.
• Other duties deemed necessary to support daily operations of Sports Warehouse.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment:

This role involves working in a fast-paced warehouse environment and requires routine use of standard warehouse equipment for warehousing/shipping products. This includes, but is not limited to, rolling carts, hand scanners, tape guns, box cutters, cardboard boxes, ladders, hand trucks, pallet jacks etc. Additionally, position requires use of tablets/computers. The use of racquet stringing machines and related tools/supplies may also be required to support the needs of the business.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Regularly required to perform tasks that require repeating motions that use hands, wrists, and fingers to handle objects and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to move about to accomplish tasks and may include standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, climbing or crouching. The employee is rarely required to sit.
• May require standing for prolonged periods of time and use of hands, fingers, wrists, and arms while stringing racquets.
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, twist, reach, kneel, crouch or climb.
• Regularly required to type on a computer, use tablets, and use computer software.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Must regularly lift and/or move objects that weigh less than 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move items that weigh between 25 – 50 pounds and rarely lift and/or move items that weigh 50 pounds or more.

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.