Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

Warehouse Associate - Independence, Ohio

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing assets throughout the warehouse and ensuring a safe and clean environment. He/she ensures proper procedures are followed to get the appropriate asset where it needs to be, when it needs to be there. This individual organizes the warehouse and reports to Corporate on the status of assets under his/her control.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Tracks daily shipping and receiving of all equipment in designated market.
• Checks equipment in and out of inventory utilizing Q-Link.
• Shares responsibility for loading and unloading equipment for internal trucking/truckdrivers.
• Responsible for loading and unloading equipment for external trucking/truckdrivers.
• Returns equipment to designated areas based on which department the unit belongs to, i.e. service equipment returned to service, rental units to rental, units to companies, etc.
• Stages equipment in shop/yard for delivery or pick up as requested by management.
• Maintains the warehouse in a neat and orderly fashion, utilizing 5S when applicable.
• Organizes all bills of lading (for the market) and distributes hard copies to necessary parties.
• Ensures that any unsafe equipment is properly tagged out and that management is notified immediately.
• Ensures all equipment locations are accurate in Q-Link, correcting if necessary.
• Immediately identifies and reports any damaged assets (departing or arriving).
• Operates company equipment in a safe and respectful manner.
• Leads by example in promoting a safe workplace. Follows core safety values and ensures basic safety standards are adhered to including SDS, PPE, JSAs, hot work permits, and customer safety rules.
• Reports any safety violations or incidents to management immediately.
• Responsible for transporting equipment throughout the warehouse and property as needed.
• Performs general cleaning and custodial duties as needed.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature as required.
• Is reliable and punctual in reporting for work as scheduled.
• Maintains professionalism on the job at all times.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Vocational or technical certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in a shop attendant or similar role preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and driving record acceptable to insurance company.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work independently and to effectively prioritize demands and execute tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information to internal and external customers in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong organizational skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Warehouse: 1 year (Required)
• Shipping & receiving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Forklift Operator Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person