Warehouse Technician / Forklift Operator

Title: Warehouse Technician / Forklift Operator

Location: Houston, TX 77064

Duration: 0-12+ Months (Temp to Perm)

Hours: 1st Shift, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Pay Rate: $19.71/Hour on W2

Description:

The Warehouse Technician will be responsible for the administration of material logistics in the Lightower central warehouse. She/he will be responsible for insuring timely turnaround on material requests, material receipts (both physical and within the Oracle and JDE accounting system). The Warehouse Technician will also be responsible for Inventory control and administration of periodic cycle counts in Lightower inventory locations. Position responsibilities involve continual lifting, lowering and carrying packages that typically weigh 25 - 35 lbs. and may weigh up to 70 lbs.

Successful candidates will have the below:

· Experience giving/taking direction and working the floor.

· Forklift experience required both Sit-down & Reach Lifts

· Outlook skills, Excel skills, and WH Inventory experience. PowerPoint experience is a plus.

· Must have reliable transportation.

Job Knowledge:

· Valid drivers’ license and excellent driving record.

· Travel throughout the Lightower footprint may be required.

· Must pass drug screening and background check.

· OSHA Fork Truck training and experience helpful

· Experience with JDE or Oracle ERP

· A High School diploma and a minimum of 5 years equivalent experience.

· Previous experience in a warehouse and or purchasing environment.

· Experience with inventory in the Telecommunications/ISP/Fiber Optic space

· Strong MS Office, Excel and data entry skills

· Previous experience with Vendor online portals.

· Understanding of UPS/FedEx shipping software.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $23.24 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Pay Rate: $19.71/Hour. Is this rate acceptable? Yes/No

Experience:

• Warehouse: 1 year (Required)
• Forklift: 1 year (Required)
• MS Office: 1 year (Required)
• Shipping: 1 year (Required)
• Heavy Lifting: 1 year (Required)
• ERP (ORACLE/SAP/JDE): 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77064 (Required)

Work Location: In person