GENERAL WAREHOUSE Layer Picker Careers at Dollar General - Newnan, Georgia | Apply Now!

Role Overview

Join Dollar General's dynamic team as a General Warehouse Layer Picker (Center Rider Pallet Jack) in Newnan, Georgia. This entry-level warehouse position is perfect for motivated individuals seeking stable employment in a fast-paced distribution center environment. Dollar General, a Fortune 500 retailer serving millions across the U.S., values hard work and offers real career growth opportunities. As a Layer Picker, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring merchandise flows efficiently from warehouse to stores, helping customers save time and money every day.

In this role, you'll operate center rider pallet jacks to handle layers of merchandise, verify orders, and maintain high standards of accuracy and safety. No prior experience? No problem! Dollar General provides comprehensive training. With over 80 years in business, Dollar General's Newnan facility is a hub of opportunity, supporting thousands of neighborhood stores. If you're reliable, physically fit, and ready to contribute to a team-oriented culture, this warehouse layer picker job in Newnan, GA is your next step.

Key Responsibilities

The General Warehouse Layer Picker role demands precision and efficiency. Here's what your day-to-day looks like:

• Operate center rider pallet jacks and other motorized equipment to transport incoming/outgoing merchandise throughout the 1.2 million sq ft distribution center.
• Conduct thorough checks, verifications, and audits of received goods to confirm order accuracy and report any damages immediately.
• Use RF scanners to log data into warehouse management systems, ensuring 99%+ inventory accuracy.
• Layer, separate, label, and palletize products onto flats, optimizing space for high-volume replenishment.
• Monitor replenishment reports to restock pick slots, minimizing downtime for order fulfillment teams.
• Efficiently pick store orders from slots and transfer to conveyors, meeting daily quotas of thousands of cases.
• Load trailers with outgoing freight, securing loads for safe transport to over 100 stores in the region.
• Collaborate with supervisors to troubleshoot discrepancies, vendor issues, or equipment malfunctions.
• Uphold OSHA safety protocols, including daily equipment inspections and PPE usage.
• Flex to other warehouse areas like receiving, shipping, or put-away during peak seasons.
• Contribute to team goals, achieving productivity targets measured by cases per hour (CPH).

Expect a structured 12-hour shift schedule with rotating days/nights, providing predictability and overtime potential.

Qualifications

To succeed as a Dollar General Layer Picker in Newnan, bring these qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Ability to lift 65 lbs continuously and team-lift 85 lbs; pass pre-employment physical.
• Basic math proficiency for counting, measuring, and auditing inventory.
• Comfort with RF units and basic computer interfaces; training provided.
• Clear communication for shift handoffs, supervisor reports, and team coordination.
• Commitment to safety certifications (forklift, pallet jack) renewed annually.
• Experience in automated DCs or WMS like Manhattan preferred but not required.
• Reliable transportation to Newnan facility; drug-free workplace with testing.

Dollar General promotes a diverse, inclusive workplace—veterans and entry-level candidates encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits

Earn a competitive salary estimated at $32,000–$42,000 annually (based on 40-50 hours/week), plus shift differentials for nights. Benefits package includes:

• Health insurance starting day one with low premiums.
• 401(k) match up to 5%.
• Paid holidays, vacation accrual from hire date.
• 20% store discount.
• Free uniforms and safety gear.

Full details upon application.

Why Join Dollar General?

Dollar General isn't just a job—it's a career launchpad. With 19,000+ stores and growing DCs, advance to lead roles, supervisors, or corporate positions. Our Newnan facility boasts modern automation, climate control, and a safety-first culture (LTFR below industry average). Employees rave about team spirit, recognition programs, and community impact. 'Work Where You Matter'—serve others while building stability. In Georgia's booming logistics hub, this role offers unmatched job security.

How to Apply

Ready for warehouse jobs in Newnan, GA? Click 'Apply Now' for instant consideration. Submit resume highlighting any forklift or picker experience. Interviews within 48 hours; start in 1-2 weeks. Dollar General is EEO employer. Join today and thrive!