Warehouse Specialist

Ascentek; New Hope (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental/vision insurance

FSA/HSA options

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Uniforms/PPE

On-the-job training

Career advancement

Job summary

Ascentek seeks a Warehouse Specialist to work with the Warehouse Supervisor on daily transactions, fulfill and package orders for delivery or pickup, and manage inventory to improve warehouse performance.

Your duties include processing work orders and shipping orders, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and learning more advanced tasks as you progress. The role requires forklift and related equipment familiarity and ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with basic research methods and reporting techniques.
• Familiarity with vehicle maintenance products/small parts preferred.
• Car wash install or other mechanical installation experience preferred.
• Sit-down and/or standup forklift experience preferred.
• Walkie rider experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office and "back-office" software (e.g. ERP).
• Proficient in DS/DSI or Zebra scan gun.

Responsibilities

• Process daily work orders.
• Process customer orders to ship via carrier.
• Keeps job area clean, safe and organized.
• Daily cycle count and inventory reconciliation.
• Investigate inventory inaccuracy.
• Create daily, weekly, monthly reporting to warehouse supervisor and to operations manager.
• Assist in continuous improvement of ERP system.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

ERP familiarity

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DS/DSI or Zebra scan gun

Walkie rider

Forklift experience

Job description

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2024 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays

• Stylish company provided uniforms and personal protective equipment
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
• Career advancement opportunities

The Warehouse Specialist role works directly with the Warehouse Supervisor to assist with daily warehouse transactions, fulfilling and packaging orders for delivery and pickup, and handling materials and inventory to help maintain and improve the overall success of the warehouse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process daily work orders
• Process customer orders to ship via carrier
• Keeps job area clean, safe and organized
• Has the ability to retain knowledge and take notes to perform a task after being trained on that task
• Has the ability to learn more advanced tasks once familiar with the job
• Maintains tools and materials in a professional manner
• Develops improved methods for fulfilling responsibilities
• Daily cycle count and inventory reconciliation
• Investigate inventory inaccuracy
• Create/track performance metrics
• Assist in continuous improvement of ERP system
• Assist with billing and load reconciliation
• Investigate orders that do not process correctly and correct the process
• Assist in continuous improvement of warehouse business processes
• Create daily, weekly, monthly reporting to warehouse supervisor and to operations manager.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or GED

Experience and/or Training:

• Familiarity with basic research methods and reporting techniques
• Familiarity with vehicle maintenance products/small parts preferred
• Car wash install or other mechanical installation experience preferred

Technology/Equipment:

• Sit-down and/or standup electrical and/or propane forklift experience preferred
• Walkie rider experience preferred
• Proficient in MS Office and "back-office" software (e.g. ERP)
• Proficient in DS/DSI or Zebra scan gun

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently asked to speak, hear, stand, sit, and/or use both hands to handle, or touch objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk, bend, distinguish colors or use repetitive movement for certain tasks. The employee must be able to lift and carry 25 to 60 lbs. occasionally and lift more than 60lbs. intermittently. PPE will be used intermittently while working with certain hazardous materials. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Must be able to work in all weather conditions and temperatures both indoor and outdoor

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Warehouse environment requiring steel-toe shoes, and, at times hearing and eye protection.

Appropriate clothing (uniforms may be provided) must be worn at all times

• Extremely loose fitting clothing could be unsafe around powered industrial trucks (PIT) equipment
• Very tight-fitting clothing (such as yoga pants) is not acceptable attire

The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $22 and $23 hourly. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:

1. Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.
2. Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.
3. Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.
4. Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.

At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/.

Ascentek is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.