Journeyman Warehouse Associate

Western States Equipment Co.; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment company in Montana is seeking a Warehouse Associate to manage the parts warehouse. Responsibilities include inventory management, customer order fulfillment, and ensuring safety standards. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, warehouse experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of warehouse experience required.
• Proof of driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain parts warehouse by receiving and storing parts.
• Fill customer orders and ensure accurate shipment.
• Perform daily inventory counts and operate mobile equipment.

Skills

Effective working relationships

Forklift operators certification

Computer systems for operational functions

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position maintains the parts warehouse by receiving and storing parts, filling customer orders, and accurate shipment of items to both customers and other branch locations. This role requires 2 years of warehouse experience, proof of driver’s license, and acceptable driving record for occasional customer deliveries and vendor parts pick up.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs daily bin and physical inventory counts.
• Pulls and packages parts to fill customer orders in a timely fashion.
• Delivers and provides pickup of parts, cylinders and components for service repairs when needed.
• Picks up of parts from outside vendors and deliver parts to customers as required.
• Receives shipments. Identifies parts from shipments. Places parts in proper bin location.
• Processes parts transfers and returns with attention to accuracy and parts condition. Follows exceptions with necessary communication/documentation.
• Bands and prepares packages and pallets for shipping.
• Performs daily safety inspections and maintain safety logs of mobile equipment.
• Fabricates hydraulic hose assemblies and repairs by sample and hose build specifications.
• Adhere to good housekeeping and Contamination Control Standards.
• Follows assigned work schedule with consistent attendance/punctuality.
• Adhere to all customer care standards.
• Actively care and advocate safety at Western States. Adhere to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
• May accomplish training and serve as a team member in support of Western States’ strategic programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Work within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to obtain forklift operators certification.
• Ability to learn and use computer systems for time entry, personnel data, e-mail, and basic dealer systems operational functions.
• Ability to work overtime and on call.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 6 months experience plus completion of assigned development plan at a Western States warehouse, or 1 year as a Western States combined warehouse and/or delivery driver, or 2 years non-CAT warehouse experience required.
• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Proof of driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time along with walking, standing, climbing stairs, reaching, pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs in accordance with Western States’ Lifting Safe Work Practice to include amount and approach.
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this classification.

This role is designated as safety-sensitive.

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