Warehouse Specialist

ArchKey Solutions LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Specialist to join their team. This role involves managing the receipt, movement, and shipping of products in a busy warehouse environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, operating forklifts, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work culture where every team member is valued. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to a dynamic team, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in warehouse or distribution center.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and LEAN concepts.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage receiving and shipping of materials in the warehouse.
• Operate forklifts and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate with safety department on policies and procedures.

Skills

Warehouse Management

Forklift Operation

Inventory Tracking

Safety Regulations Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Computerized Inventory System

Job description

Description

Warehouse Specialist

This position is based onsite in Clinton, MD

About the company

ArchKey is one of the nation's largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We're the POWER behind making the improbable possible. We're electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We're not just energizing infrastructure, we're energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it's an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About the position

Responsible for the timely and accurate receipt, movement, and shipping of all products and supplies in the warehouse, in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives and regulations.

Day in the life

• Responsible for receiving and accounting for all inbound materials in the warehouse. Maintains receiving log. Accurately tracks inventory and reconciles inventory issues as they arise. Utilizes computerized inventory system. Communicates with purchaser of materials to ensure on-time arrivals and agreed-upon location of storage.
• Responsible for all outbound shipping, including couriers and UPS/FedEx. Minimizes delivery costs whenever possible. Ensures all paperwork is properly completed for shipments. Partners with outside freight companies to ensure all shipments are shipped accurately and on schedule.
• Responds to calls from field and office staff for material orders from warehouse inventory. Picks orders and schedules delivery or pick-up. Manages material transfers and returns. Distributes packages to office personnel in an accurate and timely manner. Coordinates deliveries from the warehouse with members of the tool department.
• Safely operates forklift, pallet jacks and hand trucks to load and unload trucks and move materials into the warehouse. Stocks and maintains the Company's Managed Inventory (PMI) boxes. Plans, organizes, and controls the flow of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Organizes and maintains cleanliness of warehouse and outbound areas, maintaining staging areas for equipment and material. Organizes materials to make them easily accessible and clearly labeled.
• Coordinates with the safety department to develop, maintain and practice safety policies and procedures with all equipment and tools, including forklifts, trucks, and trailers.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by establishing solid networks and communicating well with co-workers, customers, project managers, foremen, sub-contractors, vendors, office staff and field personnel.
• Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
• Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a warehouse, distribution center or manufacturing shipping/receiving environment. Preferably 1 year of experience driving and operating a forklift truck.
• Knowledge of essential safety and OSHA regulations, LEAN concepts, and methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills, scheduling abilities and detail orientation.
• Effective problem solving and time management skills.
• Strong collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude to work independently under pressure, assess multiple demands and manage changing priorities.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment or warehouse, and in the field setting on construction job sites. The noise level of the work environment on job sites can be loud. The employee can be exposed to extreme conditions including cold and heat. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and walking is required. The ability to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl is required. Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities of close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus are required.

ArchKey Solutions is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer: M/W/Vets/Disabilities.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is an important aspect of our culture.

Every person is welcomed ● Every person is included ● Every person is valued

Beware of fraudulent job postings. ArchKey Solutions only communicates through official channels. All official communication will come from an @archkey.com email address and we will never ask for financial information, payments, or personal details outside of the standard hiring process. To confirm the legitimacy of a job, visit our careers page or reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team