Logistics Picking Associate

Urban Electric Co.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

On-site facilities

Casual dress environment

Job summary

Urban Electric Co. in North Charleston, SC is seeking a Picking and Kitting Associate to assemble production kits, verify BOM accuracy, and keep stock organized for efficient workflows. You will move materials with pallet jacks and assist with inventory counts to ensure demand is met.

You should be comfortable with repetitive tasks, have basic computer skills, and work well in a team environment. Starting pay is $20/hour with full-time schedules and benefits.

Qualifications

• Good eye for accuracy in picking and BOM interpretation.
• Comfort with repetitive manual tasks and measuring materials.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and build production kits according to BOM.
• Maintain organized stock and assist in inventory counts.
• Operate pallet jacks and carts to move materials.
• Assist in receiving inventory and restocking.
• Support QA process for parts requiring inspection.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Basic computer skills

Inventory awareness

Tools

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Who You Are:

As a Picking and Kitting Associate, you willbe responsible forpicking stocked items for production orders and ensuring accuracy of inventory by bin location. You will report to the Kitting Manager and spend much of your timeproviding quality checks on parts,reviewing Bill of Materials (BOM),sortingandorganizingmaterials, picking, and stagingcompletedkits, restocking parts todesignatedlocations. Additionalduties and responsibilities may include receiving inventory/materials, distributing and stowing-away, labeling inventory, and delivering materials as needed to help our fabricators and craftsmen meet production demands.

A Day in the Life:

On any given day, you might find yourself doing these job-related tasks.

• Accurately pick and build production kits for orders using a standard Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Recognize mistakes in BOM andcommunicatewithappropriatepartiesto takecorrective action.
• Deliver picked inventory toappropriate productionareas andfulfillurgent parts requests.
• Participate in Quality Assurance process for parts requiring inspection.
• Ensure stock and shelves are well-organized and tidy. Work with Pickers,Receiversand Inventory to offer suggestions for improvement and process reminders.
• Participate in general shop cleaning and organization, such as inventory sorting, packaging waste removal, scrap handling, and other 5S activities.
• Operating powered equipment like picking vehicles, pallet jacks, and carts to move boxes and materials.
• Assisttransport drivers with unloading, handling, and stocking of all inbound/outboundmaterials.
• Organize and sortinventory andreturn unused parts to stock.
• Cooperate with teams to coordinate delivery of palletized stock as needed.-Assistwith shop projects requiring maintenance, assembly, disposal, facility improvements, and movement of materials
• Stage bulk items for production kits including boxes, shaped glass, and lamp shades
• Assistin conducting box audits, removing extraboxesand setting up for successful production flow
• React to signals for the flow of production kits needed throughout the day
• Move materials around the Production area by hand, in tubs, crates, on carts, and on pallets, using pallet jacks, carts, for transport.
• Stock all demand material upon delivery. Communicate any demand discrepancies or other inventory concerns to theappropriate partiesto address.
• Assistinconductinginventory counts for glass,chain, and bulk stock items at ARC.
• Assistin monitoring inventory levels for items stocked in vending machines. Restock locations as needed and communicate inventory discrepancies to theappropriate party.
• Submit replenishment orders via the internal materials request process for supplies needed in the department. Restock locations upon receipt of requested items.
• Handle internal customer requests.
• Additionalresponsibilities may be assigned asrequired.

Data Management:

• Assistin balancing inventory counts in MRP systems, research discrepancies,and provide feedback tothe Inventory Department.
• Assistin investigatinginventory discrepancies and physically track down stock to ensure counts are correct.
• Learn and becomefamiliar with Bill-Of-Materials (BOMs), Job Routings, and CAD print reading so adjustments can be recommended and/or made as needed.
• Be able to communicate updates on job routers and materials inERP system for active and pending orders with theappropriate teams.

What Will Set You Up for Success:

• You have the desire to work with your hands and be on your feet for most of the day.
• You have an aptitude for numbers, and you pay attention todetails.
• You have customer service skills and canmultitask.
• You are a flexible team player, and you are comfortable tackling daily tasks collaboratively.
• You have strong organizational and time-management skills, are self-motivated, and able to work efficiently under minimal supervision.
• You like to research issues and solve problems.
• You will be satisfied doing repetitive work throughout the week.
• You are tidy and organized in your personal and professional life.
• You havebasic computer skillsand canutilizeOutlookandTeams.
• You haveprior experience with an inventory systemor haveassistedinmaintaininginventory levels.
• You can learn new skills quicklyand proficiently.
• Versatile in managing varying workloads and changing paceto meet expectations.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more, several times a day.
• Ability to stand, bend or reachfor extended periods of time.
• The use of a rolling ladder to work at heights 3-5’ above the floor’s surface.

Earnings -Starting Logistics Associates begin at $20.00/hour!

Primary Location:

• This position will be located at our brand new, state of the art Ashley River Campus (ARC).
• The physical address for this position will be at 4500 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405.

Robust health insurance. Full-time barista. Four day work weeks. Tickets to sports and theater. Paid leave for new moms and dads. Even county park passes. These are just a few of the ways we strive to support and care for our talented team and their families:

• Medical & dental insurance – with employer contributions
• 401(k) savings plan – with employer match
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Paid time off for bereavement
• Paid time off for jury duty & voting
• 4-10 schedules for production
• Health & wellness initiative
• Personal enrichment & skills enhancement
• On-site barista with complimentary drinks and snacks
• Casual dress environment
• UEConcierge - free tickets to local venues

A DYNAMIC TEAM

We make it our mission to recruit and retain highly skilled and passionate individuals. Because we have a genuine respect for the talents and story of every member of our team, our culture attracts a wide variety of personalities and backgrounds to compose an eclectic and fun atmosphere. Each of our company’s products is bench‑made and hand‑finished at our 175,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Charleston, which houses the talented engineers, sales and marketing professionals, designers, and craftsmen who make up our team. We pride ourselves on manufacturing processes that secure the growth and sustainability of artisanal craft for the future by using modern techniques that enhance and refine the hand‑build approach as opposed to replacing it.

METALSMITH

Preserving the lasting tradition and skill of forming copper and brass by hand to create made‑to‑order lighting fixtures.

PREP / FINISHING

Giving life to our products through the art of paint, lacquer, oxidation and coating.

GLASS / WIRE / PACK

Ensuring quality to our customers by inspecting products, fitting glass, wiring electrical, and carefully packing finished fixtures.

ENGINEERING

Improving quality, productivity, and design throughout our entire manufacturing process.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Guiding and developing new products for our ever‑growing catalogue.

LOGISTICS

Managing the flow of products from start to finish.

SALES & MARKETING

Connecting our brand, our products, and our message to the world.

FABRICATION

Manipulating raw metals using CNC cutting, bending, and machining technologies.

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

Sourcing, organizing, and distributing all of the materials needed for our daily operations.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

Managing the day‑to‑day internal operations of our organization including Accounting, IT, Maintenance, and Human Resources.

ART & CREATIVE

Materializing the signature brand of UECo through the arts, encompassing photography, video production, graphic design and website development.

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

Developing process improvements and standardization through effective use of data and technology.

WE ARE A PROGRESSIVE COMPANY THAT TAKES PRIDE IN PROVIDING A POSITIVE AND CREATIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT

A CARING CULTURE

While we are world-renowned for the way we take care of our clients, we are even more purposeful with how we care for each other. We love what we do, who we are, what we represent, and who we will become - and importantly, we thrive on the creative energy of a team that challenges and supports each other to achieve what's not thought possible. It's difficult for artisanal craft to exist let alone thrive in the modern era - but we like the hard stuff and believe it sets us apart. And within a caring environment where every one feels safe to strive and safe to fail, we believe our team achieves its very best.

UECOMMUNITY

We are committed to supporting local, non‑profit organizations that provide a basic need in our community. With this mission in mind, the company and its employees provide time and monetary support to several local groups in North Charleston including: Fresh Future Farm, Lowcountry Orphan Relief, Metanoia, and The Disabilities Board of Charleston County.

UECO UNIVERSITY

To support our employees in their personal and professional growth, The Urban Electric Co. has a robust training program that we call UECo U. We believe strongly that the company benefits when the individual skills of our team members are enhanced. The UECo U Grant Program rewards employees for their contributions to the company. We believe that providing opportunities for employees to enrich their lives will add to their personal development and contribute to our aspirations of becoming the benchmark of the luxury lighting world.