Forklift-Certified Warehouse & Inventory Specialist

coastepajobs; Kiln (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement plans (defined benefit/conR

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Coast Electric is seeking a Warehouseman at the Kiln Headquarters to support daily warehouse operations, receiving, storing, and distributing materials, tools, and equipment while maintaining safety per OSHA standards. The role involves forklift use, inventory control, and coordination with CoastConnect fiber activities.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, can obtain a Class A CDL, forklift certification, CPR/First Aid, and demonstrates strong organizational and teamwork skills in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to operate computer and warehouse systems.
• Strong organizational and inventory management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to read/interpret work orders, manuals, and purchase documents.
• Basic math skills (ratios, percentages, measurements).
• Ability to obtain forklift certification and CPR/First Aid; Mississippi Class A CDL may be required.
• Willingness to learn RUS construction specs and NESC standards.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against POs and invoices.
• Enter materials into inventory systems and maintain perpetual records.
• Store and stock materials for easy access.
• Pull and distribute materials based on work orders.
• Load/unload materials including transformers and poles using forklift.
• Track and restock returned materials and maintenance supplies.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Operate forklifts and keep required logs.
• Transport materials between district warehouses as needed.
• Assist CoastConnect fiber materials management.
• Support warehouse operations in the supervisor's absence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Inventory management

Computer/warehouse systems

Communication

Teamwork

Reading work orders

Basic math

RUS/NESC knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory systems software

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Job description

Coast Electric is seeking a Warehouseman at the Kiln Headquarters to support daily warehouse operations, receiving, storing, and distributing materials, tools, and equipment while maintaining safety per OSHA standards. The role involves forklift use, inventory control, and coordination with CoastConnect fiber activities.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, can obtain a Class A CDL, forklift certification, CPR/First Aid, and demonstrates strong organizational and teamwork skills in a