Warehouse Inventory Specialist I

McKinley; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

McKinley in Irvine, CA, is seeking an entry-level Warehouse Associate to assist in various shipping and receiving tasks. You'll ensure that all incoming and outgoing materials are efficiently processed, organized, and stored properly.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience. The role involves operating warehouse equipment and adhering to safety protocols. Starting hourly pay ranges from $20.00 to $23.00.

Qualifications

• 2 years of industry experience preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and scissor lifts.
• Solid writing and grammar skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate shipping and receiving from UPS/FEDEX.
• Sort stock and place materials in an organized fashion.
• Maintain safety and accessibility in the warehouse.

Skills

Shipping and receiving skills

Mechanical skills

Organizational skills

Technological proficiency

Driving record compliance

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Sage

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry
Job Location: Irvine/CA - McKinley Elevator Corp - Irvine, CA 92614
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Construction

Essential Duties

• Facilitate shipping and receiving from UPS/FEDEX, checking in freight, matching purchase orders to orders received, updating the inventory and scanning and distributing the information to the correct personnel
• Sort stock and place materials on racks, shelves and bins in an organized fashion
• Ensure that the warehouse is accessible and safe for service technicians, office staff and customer traffic
• Assemble both internal and external customers’ orders from stock, and place orders on pallets, shelves, or staging area for easy access during pickup
• Ensure correct labels are attached to all order processed, inbound and outbound
• Open box, crates, and other containers as needed to check for shipping damage
• Maintain hazardous materials for proper storage or disposal of oils and absorbent
• Maintain an area where materials are protected from the elements
• Dispose of any broken down containers, crates, loose nuts, bolts, screws and cardboard
• Maintain employees’ facilities, warehouse and office duties as needed
• Ensure that warehouse, showroom and desk areas are clean
• Organize warehouse, yard and work area for orderliness at all times
• Operate a variety of warehouse equipment and vehicles
• Utilize a variety of hand tools and handle with safety
• Use and wear the proper safety equipment as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Modern warehousing and storekeeping skills that include, but are not limited to: shipping, receiving; issuing materials and parts, correct and organize storage, optimum space utilization and stock inventory procedures.
• Must adhere to and understand all company safety policies and OSHA guidelines.
• Solid mechanical skills
• Preferred experience with Salesforce and Sage.
• Knowledgeable in basic hand tool and power tool functions
• Highly proficient in technological skills such as email, Internet, scanner usage, and data input
• Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and pallet jack
• Solid writing and grammar skills
• Highly organized, punctual and reliable
• Successfully prioritize and meet deadlines
• Trustworthy and maintains confidentiality
• Clean Driving Record and follows all traffic laws
• High School Degree or Equivalent plus 2 years industry experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Salesforce.com
• Forklift driving experience
• Box truck driving experience (26 feet)

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting and standing; walking, bending, twisting and stooping
• Frequent telephone, must be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate with others
• Must be able to see well enough to read the computer screen
• Grasping/Feeling: must be able to write, type, manipulate a mouse and use telephone system
• Ability to think and process information quickly, clearly and accurately
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
• Experience in proper lifting techniques
• Ability to push, pull and perform overhead work
• Ability to work on ladders
• Use fingers/fine manipulation