Warehouse Associate

About BayWa r.e.   

BayWa r.e. Solar Systems LLC (BayWa r.e.) is dedicated to supporting local, independent installers -- the foundation of a robust and healthy solar industry. We offer best-in-class products coupled with unrivaled customer support and a growing suite of services aimed at helping installation companies run more efficiently.   

For our employees, the tangible value in our company comes from the growth opportunities available to those with initiative and curiosity. We believe that the work is the boss: figure out what needs to get done and then it’s all hands-on deck.   

We are a company that believes culture is our backbone. Want to get to know us better? Check out our e-magazine, Solar r.e.view. 

This is a full-time (40 hours a week) position, that will work 6 AM - 3 PM, M-F. **Potential for overtime in some cases!* 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

We strive to offer progressive benefits to our employees. We believe that our employees and our culture are the foundation of the work that we do. 

• The salary range for this position is $18-$20 per hour.  Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, prior experience, and skill set.
• 401k with up to 5% Employer match 
• Health Premium covered at 100% for individuals (for select plans) 
• Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Group & Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D 
• Unlimited PTO 
• 100% Paid family leave up to 12 weeks

JOB PURPOSE:

The Warehouse Associate receives, stores, and distributes material, equipment, and products within the warehouse and branch.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides quality service to customers using clear communication skills.
• Knowledgeable regarding all company products and services.
• Counts, verifies, and manually unloads incoming orders and shipments.
• Manually picks, packs, and ships product/orders.
• Verifies and manually loads orders on outgoing trucks.
• Verifies and manually loads outgoing orders onto customer vehicles.
• Ensures safety and proper performance of helpers on company property, job site, and in transit.
• Consistently uses proper safety gear, including hard hats and steel toe shoes.  
• Maintains neatness and cleanliness of warehouse.
• Maintains inventory in appropriate/designated storage areas in warehouse.
• Utilizes forklift for moving inventory.
• General yard and office maintenance to include cleaning and painting.
• Performs delivery duties as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactory driving record per company policy.
• Highly organized and self-directed.
• High level of customer service.
• Good listening, reading, verbal and written communication skills.
• Adept at problem solving, attention to detail, and time management.
• Proficient math skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to communicate and build associations with all levels within the organization.
• Basic technical skills for data entry, internal/external communications, etc.
• Use of handhelds for inventory and order management.
• Use WMS system for inventory and order management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Forklift experience required; certification preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle, touch, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

ADA Disclaimer:  In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position.  However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation.  All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.