Warehouse Operator I

Cox Communications; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An entry-level opportunity awaits at a dynamic Area Fulfillment Center, where you'll play a crucial role in the distribution of Customer Premise Equipment and materials. As a Warehouse Operator I, you'll engage in various tasks, including receiving shipments, fulfilling orders, and managing inventory with the support of advanced warehouse management systems. This position promises a fast-paced environment where your skills in multitasking and physical strength will shine. Join a forward-thinking organization that values teamwork and offers a chance to grow while ensuring the smooth operation of warehouse activities. If you are ready to make an impact and thrive in a service-oriented role, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required with less than 2 years of experience.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Support distribution of Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) in a warehouse environment.
• Utilize WMS applications for inventory management and order fulfillment.

Skills

Basic Computing Skills

Warehouse Inventory Management

Multi-tasking

Physical Strength

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Pallet Jack

Stretch Wrap Machine

Job description

The Warehouse Operator I is an entry-level role at an Area Fulfillment Center (AFC). They are responsible for supporting the distribution of Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) and Materials (non-CPE) in a warehouse environment.
In this position, the individual will perform receiving, putaway, order fulfillment, processing equipment returns, as well as transportation of equipment orders using company vehicles. They will also be involved in inventory management, such as cycle counting CPE and Materials at a warehouse or assigned to a boundary partner. This individual will utilize various applications to perform these actions, while taking direction and guidance from AFC leaders and other Warehouse Operator roles.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receiving and put away into assigned Bin/Row locations of CPE shipments and Material products from a Primary Distribution Center (PDC) or manufacturer.
• Fulfillment of CPE and Material orders to various boundary partners (Field Service Technicians, Installation Contractors, Solution Stores, 3rd Party Stores, etc.) as well as monitoring inventory levels and restocking appropriately.
• Utilizes Warehouse Management System (WMS) applications & scanners to perform warehouse functions.
• Processes CPE returns by utilizing WMS application to prepare CPE returns for shipment back to the PDC. Includes sorting, boxing, labeling, shrink wrapping & staging of CPE returns on pallets.
• Monitor and restock Quick Pick locations to maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Utilizes light warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, and carts.
• Displays necessary skills needed to safely operate heavy machinery such as forklifts and larger delivery vehicles, which are used to provide pickup, delivery, and loading/unloading of CPE, materials, equipment, and mail.
• May assist in daily cycle counts to audit physical and systemic accuracy of inventory at a warehouse or assigned to boundary partner.
• Performs other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Generally less than 2 years’ experience in a related field.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
• Requires knowledge of basic computing skills (i.e. E-mail, Microsoft Office, etc.).
• Capability to develop aptitude for basic warehouse inventory management systems (CHAT, Oracle, ICOMS, etc.).
• Ability to learn how to operate warehouse equipment (pallet jack, stretch wrap machine, etc.).
• Frequently stands and walks, grasps with hands, reaches at waist. Physically push/pull pallets and carts that contain CPE and Materials: Constant.
• Ability to lift 50 – 70 pounds to help manage warehouse inventory and transportation of orders: Constant.
• Ability to carry and use warehouse tools and equipment, work outdoors and in extreme weather conditions, with varying wet and dry locations: Constant.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a service-oriented, fast-paced team environment: Constant.
• Requisite ability to drive company vehicle, including a commercial motor vehicle (DOT physical required where applicable by state law): Frequent.
• Computer literacy with an aptitude for learning warehouse management systems, communication products, and associated items: Frequent.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule when assigned to the On Call rotation: Occasional.