
Distribution Lead- Cut
Waco, GAJob$27.5–29.27/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Southwire seeks a Distribution Lead for its Waco, Georgia distribution center. The role assists the supervisor in keeping the department operating efficiently, performs supervisory duties as needed, supports operators, and operates machinery or works in other departments as needed. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a forklift operator’s license, and the ability to meet specified physical demands.
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Date: Oct 21, 2026
Location: Waco, GA, US, 30182
Company: Southwire Company LLC
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions.The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. Weare proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: ATL DC- Waco, Ga
Shift: Swing B 6am-4pm or 8am-6pm
Pay Rate: $27.50- $29.27
Job Description
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Responsible for assisting supervisor in keeping department operating efficiently.
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Responsible for performing supervisory duties as needed.
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Responsible for accommodating the needs of operators as needed.
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Responsible for operating machinery or performing jobs in other departments as needed.
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Responsible for assisting supervision in regard to safety, housekeeping and employee job performance.
ENVIRONMENTAL/SAFETY:
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Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to
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minimize environmental impact.
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Follow prescribed safety rules/procedures in an effort to prevent injury to self and others.
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Seek the assistance and advice of safety representatives on matters concerning safe practices, policies
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and/or procedures and provide support for all safety committee activity.
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Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area.
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Report environmental and safety policy violations to supervision/management.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Normal warehouse working conditions, shift schedule may vary.
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Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods.
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Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis.
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Must be able to use proper techniques to lift 50-75 pounds.
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Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
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High school diploma, or equivalent, is required.
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Must obtain a valid forklift truck operator’s license.
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Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and write legibly.
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Able to use word processing tools and computer-based systems.
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Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions explicitly.
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Judgments concerning operation of department are encountered.
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Must have outstanding work habits.
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Must be familiar with warehouse operating systems.
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Must be able to handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.
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Must be able to shift priorities easily.
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Must be able to work well with others.
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Must have good attendance record, and cannot have an active final written warning disciplinary status.
Benefits We Offer:
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401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
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Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
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Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
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Long & Short-Term Disability
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Supplemental Insurance Plans
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Employee Assistance Program
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Employee Referral Program
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Tuition Reimbursement Programs
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Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
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Parental Leave
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& More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta
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How this job compares
Set against the 441 open Distribution jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$27.5–29.27/hr
- US median$20–24/hr122 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $28.39/hr, is 27% above the US median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the top quarter of Distribution hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 25 open Distribution jobs in Georgia and 441 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Georgia
- Southwire (this employer)5 open
- Academy Sports + Outdoors3 open
- Accenture3 open
- Experience
- Distribution postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (279 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 207 of the 441 open Distribution jobs (47%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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