Warehouse Associate

MEI Industrial Solutions; North East (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MEI Industrial Solutions seeks a Warehouse Associate to support order preparation, organize storage per customer specifications, and record inventory using logs and scans. The role involves moving and securing items with forklifts, hand and power tools, and equipment as needed.

You'll perform custodial tasks at times, maintain safety, assist in crate construction, verify incoming equipment, and help riggers and field personnel.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL helpful but not required.
• Good use of English for records/logs.
• Basic reading and mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare orders for warehouse storage and organize by customer specifications.
• Move, stock, scan, secure, and record inventory using logs and scans.
• Use hand, power, and pneumatic tools and equipment for storage and movement of items.
• Assist in construction and assembly of crates and storage containers with pneumatic tools.
• Adhere to safety practices and maintain housekeeping and custodial duties.
• Verify incoming equipment and offload, inspecting for damage and completing logs.
• Load and strap loads onto trailers and secure shipments.

Skills

English literacy

Problem solving

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Independent work

Overtime willingness

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Hand & power tools

Tape measure

Pneumatic tools

Equipment handling

Job description

Position Summary

The Warehouse Associate will assist in preparing orders for warehouse storage and organizing the warehouse by company or customer specifications for received orders. Will move, stock, scan, secure, and record inventory as needed. Will use hand and power tools, and powered equipment related to the storage or movement of items. Warehouse Associates at some locations will additionally perform custodial and/or detailing tasks.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Fuel diesel trucks arrivingtothe warehouse; keep appropriate logs for fuel dispensing.
• Move or re-position trucks as needed upon return to the warehouse.
• Wash/clean, shine, and/or detail tractors, trailers, forklifts, and company vehicles.
• Secure the facility and log incoming and outgoing movement of personnel.
• Assist in the construction and assembly of crates and custom storage containers using pneumatic hand tools.
• Adhere to safety practices with respect to self and others.
• Housekeeping and custodial duties for thewarehouseincludebutisnot limitedto:sweeping, empty garbage cans, cleaning bathrooms and break room areas.
• Move machinery/equipment with various-sized forklifts, pallet jacks or other powered equipment as necessary for optimizing safety and organization.
• Verify incoming equipment or items for storage. Offload incoming equipment, inspect for damage, complete all related paperwork or logs.
• Retrieve stored machinery & equipment forloadingcontract trailers or onto company vehicles.
• Tie down, strap and secure loads on company trailers.
• Perform inventory and inventory control functions.
• Maintain equipment/tool inventory in designated areas.
• Assist riggers and field personnel as needed with respect to equipment, tools and other needs.
• Complete all other duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, And Education)

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. CDL helpful but not required.
• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Good use of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words; must be able to keep legible records and logs, in English.
• Basic reading and mathematical calculations, including the use of multiplication, division, fractions, or decimals.
• Ability to safely use hand, power, and pneumatic tools, and read tape measure.
• Abilitytoproblem-solve, work independently, and be self-motivated.
• Knowledgeable in equipment operation, including manual transmissions, or pneumatic or hydraulic tools and equipment.
• Have a pleasant and customer-oriented demeanor and ability to build positive work relationships.
• Overtime/weekend work is sometimes required of this position.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

This is very physical, hands-on work. A Warehouse Associate must be able to perform General Physical Activities — activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling or moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to work off the ground at varying heights and not be affected by moving machinery or parts. Work may vary between indoor, climate-controlled, or normal warehouse environment and non-temperature-controlled environment and/or outdoors in all types of weather, and over uneven ground or terrain.

Additional Requirements

Work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site. Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by a Warehouse Associate and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. MEI reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the job, as necessary.

MEI Is An Equal Opportunity, M/F/Disabled/Vet Preferred Employer.

6:30am - 4:0pm