Warehouse Assistant - Portland, OR

Cook Solutions Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO insurance

401(k) retirement match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Volunteer time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company vehicle for technicians

Job summary

Cook Solutions Group in Portland, OR, is seeking a Warehouse Assistant with strong customer service, communication, and time management skills to support general warehouse duties. You will help with receiving shipments, staging equipment, daily shipping and receiving, and inventory tasks in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.

Candidates should have a HS Diploma or GED, 1-2 years in a warehouse, familiarity with MS Office, and forklift experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-2 years of warehouse experience.
• Comfortable with MS Office Suite & learning new computer software programs
• Forklift experience
• Ability to move and/or lift to 50lbs occasionally and up to 100lbs with assistance

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchase order product receipt via UPS, Fed Ex, and Freight company deliveries: in a timely, efficient, and accurate fashion, understanding the urgency and importance behind rush orders.
• System receipt, transfers, and communication of receipt or issue of receipt with inner-company personnel as well as vendors.
• Staging equipment for upcoming installations.
• Responsible for daily shipping and receiving duties.
• Work with Purchasing Team on Return Material Authorization (RMA) process to ensure timely closure.
• Oversee the locked inventory cage.
• Assist with mid-year and year-end physical inventories.
• Pick up parts at local vendors as needed.
• Coordinate disposal of recyclable scrap materials.
• Responsible for the safe operation of forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Responsible for keeping the warehouse clean and organized.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Job description

Cook Solutions Group, listed as a 100 Best Companies to Work for, is looking for a Warehouse Assistant with excellent customer service, communication, and time management skills, a professional attitude and appearance, and the ability to integrate into our "We Make It Happen!" culture. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting in the performance of a variety of general warehouse duties and maintaining a neat and orderly warehouse by performing the following duties.

Location: Portland, OR

Pay: $20-22 Per Hour

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for purchase order product receipt via UPS, Fed Ex, and Freight company deliveries: in a timely, efficient, and accurate fashion, understanding the urgency and importance behind rush orders.
• System receipt, transfers, and communication of receipt or issue of receipt with inner-company personnel as well as vendors.
• Staging equipment for upcoming installations.
• Responsible for daily shipping and receiving duties.
• Work with Purchasing Team on Return Material Authorization (RMA) process to ensure timely closure.
• Oversee the locked inventory cage.
• Assist with mid-year and year-end physical inventories.
• Pick up parts at local vendors as needed.
• Coordinate disposal of recyclable scrap materials.
• Responsible for the safe operation of forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Responsible for keeping the warehouse clean and organized.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.

What You Bring

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1-2 years of warehouse experience
• Comfortable with MS Office Suite & learning new computer software programs
• Forklift experience
• Ability to move and/or lift to 50lbs occasionally and up to 100lbs with assistance

Benefits

• Cook Solutions Group (CSG) provides our employees with the most comprehensive benefits program to enhance their quality of life.
• CSG employees enjoy competitive salaries
• CSG pays 90% of the PPO insurance premium for the employee
• 100% for a high deductible plan, and 50% for the dependents
• Both plans have reasonable deductible levels and co-pay amounts
• a 401(k)-retirement match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 8 paid holidays per year
• 16 hours of Paid Time Off a year for volunteer time through the Cook Career Builders program
• Technician benefits that include commute time, company vehicle and gas card, quarterly bonus program, tuition reimbursement and much more!

Why work at Cook Solutions Group?

We know our employees are what make our business succeed. That's why we've cultivated a casual, upbeat environment that enhances productivity, satisfaction, and retention. We strive to provide the best, most equitable and cost-effective benefits for employees. New employees become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following the 60-day day waiting period who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Our employees are encouraged to take advantage of flexible scheduling, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and volunteer in their communities through our Cook Community Builders program.

Equal Opportunity

Cook Solutions Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ["protected class"] including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.