Warehouse Specialist

Utah Transit Authority; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 57,859,000 - 74,390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefit plans through Teamſ

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Free transit passes

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career development

Free transit passes

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site fitness facilities

Discounted gym memberships

Cell phone plan discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Utah Transit Authority is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to research and select correct repair parts, receive freight, and coordinate with suppliers. You will maintain bar code tracking for proofs of delivery and manage outgoing shipments, ensuring inventory levels meet business needs.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, forklift certification, and experience with JD Edwards. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits through UTA.

Qualifications

• Two years of shipping and receiving experience; heavy-duty diesel parts knowledge preferred.
• High School diploma; some college in purchasing, materials management or warehousing preferred.
• Must have a valid Utah driver’s license and a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and evaluate correct repair parts and materials.
• Receive incoming freight, identify problems with shipments, and coordinate reconciliations with suppliers as necessary.
• Maintain and update automated bar code system to track proof of deliveries.
• Select freight companies for all merchandise and parts returns to suppliers and coordinate all outgoing shipments.
• Compile stock orders to replenish Business Unit inventories.
• Operate, maintain, diagnose problems, perform basic repairs, and replace parts on high-speed Vertical Lift Module (VLM) and all equipment in the warehouse.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

MS Office basics

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Forklift Awareness

Team Communication

Education

High School diploma

Some college courses

Tools

JD Edwards

Bar code system

UPS/FedEx software

Job description

Description

As the Warehouse Specialist you will:

• Research, analyze, and evaluate correct repair parts and materials.
• Receive incoming freight, identify problems with shipments, and coordinate reconciliations with suppliers as necessary.
• Maintain and update automated bar code system to track proof of deliveries.
• Select freight companies for all merchandise and parts returns to suppliers and coordinate all outgoing shipments.
• Compile stock orders to replenish Business Unit inventories.
• Operate, maintain, diagnose problems, perform basic repairs, and replace parts on high-speed Vertical Lift Module (VLM) and all equipment in the warehouse.

Shift Information: Monday- Friday 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM (Midnight)

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/LICENSES

• Two years of shipping and receiving experience. Heavy-duty diesel parts experience or knowledge of bus and train parts is preferred. Two years’ experience using JD Edwards preferred. UPS/FedEx shipping software is preferred. VLM operation/maintenance or high density storage equipment or equivalent experience preferred.
• High School diploma. Some college courses or formal training in Purchasing, Materials Management, Warehousing or related field is preferred.
• Must have a valid Utah driver’s license. Must be a safe driver with no more than 4 moving violations in the past three 3 years. Cannot have more than 1 violation of driving under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of any alcohol or any drug within the last 10 years.

Knowledge:

• Experience utilizing parts publications for parts research from vendors such as Detroit Cummings, Gillig, MCI, New Flyer, Siemens, and Bombardier is preferred.
• Knowledge of Import/Export regulations/laws for US, Canada and Europe helpful.
• Advanced knowledge of JD Edwards preferred.

Skills:

• Strong customer service and communication. Ability to interact in a professional manner at all times.
• Microsoft Office software proficiency at a basic level in Word and Excel.

Abilities:

• Must be certified or be able to be certified to operate sit down counterbalanced fork truck, narrow aisle fork truck, electric pallet jack and aerial lift.
• Ability to use power tools such as compound miter saw, reciprocating saw, screw gun, etc. is helpful.
• Must be able to perform effectively in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

-OR-

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

Pay Rate:$22.93 per hour

As a full-time Warehouse Specialist, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:

• Healthcare benefit plans provided through the Teamsters Union, not Utah Transit Authority.
• Employer paid group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance coverage.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
• 3 paid holidays and nine paid (9) floating holidays per year, with eligibility to cashout three (3) floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.
• Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile.
• Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet’s health and needs).

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Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two work days' notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.

Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.