Electric Motor Warehouse Specialist

HECO; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

HECO is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator to manage the storage, preservation, and distribution of customer-owned electric motors ranging from 0.5 HP to 20,000 HP in a fast-paced industrial warehouse in Kalamazoo, MI. You will ensure accurate inventory, safety compliance, and timely deliveries while supporting EMS programs.

The role requires a highly organized, safety-focused, mechanically inclined candidate with experience in warehouse operations, forklift/ crane operation, and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of warehouse or industrial material handling experience preferred.
• Chauffeur license required.
• Ability to obtain DOT physical card.
• Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems preferred.
• Industrial manufacturing or electric motor repair experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute all warehouse movements of customer electric motors and related equipment.
• Organize warehouse storage locations to maximize efficiency and accessibility.
• Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and other material handling equipment.
• Ensure all customer equipment is properly identified, tagged, and stored.
• Coordinate transfers between warehouse locations and production departments.
• Prepare motors for shipment, delivery, and customer pickup.
• Work in partnership with the HECO EMS Operations Manager to implement and execute HECO's Electric Motor Storage (EMS) strategy.
• Coordinate preservation schedules, storage practices, and inventory management for customer-owned electric motors.
• Ensure compliance with HECO EMS standards for motor storage, shaft rotations, Megger testing, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency, motor preservation practices, and customer service.
• Support customer warehouse audits and EMS program reviews.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the company's ERP/EMS system.
• Perform all required system data entry related to motor receipts, movements, storage locations, and shipments.
• Update customer records to ensure real-time inventory accuracy.
• Assist with cycle counts and periodic inventory audits.
• Generate reports and documentation as required.
• Perform scheduled shaft rotations on stored electric motors in accordance with preservation procedures.
• Conduct insulation resistance (Megger) testing on stored motors and accurately document results.
• Monitor storage conditions and identify any issues that could affect motor reliability.
• Report abnormal testing results or equipment concerns to the EMS Manager.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Ensure storage areas comply with company safety standards and housekeeping expectations.
• Assist with preventive maintenance of warehouse equipment.
• Maintain proper storage of rigging, lifting devices, and material handling equipment.
• Coordinate and execute emergency motor deliveries and pickups outside of normal schedules when required.
• Assist in expediting critical customer support to minimize customer downtime.
• Communicate effectively with customers, drivers, and internal departments during emergency situations.

Skills

Safety-focused

Organized

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

ERP/WMS familiarity

DOT physical card

Job description

HECO is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator to manage the storage, preservation, and distribution of customer-owned electric motors ranging from 0.5 HP to 20,000 HP in a fast-paced industrial warehouse in Kalamazoo, MI. You will ensure accurate inventory, safety compliance, and timely deliveries while supporting EMS programs.

The role requires a highly organized, safety-focused, mechanically inclined candidate with experience in warehouse operations, forklift/ crane operation, and ERP systems.