Materials Helper (Storeroom) - Forest Park, GA

Southern Company • Forest Park, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Helper Storeroom position assists the Senior Storekeeper with their responsibilities as they apply to warehouse activities. This position is currently located in Forest Park, GA and will relocate to Jackson, GA by the end of year 2026. This is a position covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Georgia Power and IBEW Local 84. Union membership is optional. The starting salary is governed by this agreement, which includes an increase every six months assuming satisfactory performance, until the maximum is reached in the job classification, and a negotiated general increase every July.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Successful completion of Warehouse - Clerical Test is required
• Ability to follow instructions and translate those instructions into action items
• Must be able to interact with various internal customers
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. continuously/repetitively is required
• Ability to safely operate a forklift or similar motorized warehouse equipment for warehouse materials distribution
• Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience
• Must hold a valid driver’s license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license.
• Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application
• No convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
• Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record

Nice To Haves

• Warehouse related experience and/or background is highly preferred
• Computer literacy desirable

Responsibilities

• Organize and inventory warehouse materials
• Prepare materials for outgoing shipment
• Maintain clean work environment
• Assist customers and employees with locating materials
• Assist customers and employees with loading and unloading of materials
• May be required to travel to other Region Storerooms to assist as needed
• Ability to work overtime and storm duty when necessary

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• Additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED