Warehouse Technician

HECO; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

HECO is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator to manage and safeguard customer-owned electric motors from 0.5 HP to 20,000 HP. You will coordinate all warehouse movements, maintain inventory accuracy, and oversee long-term storage, filtration, and preservation tasks in a busy industrial setting.

The ideal candidate is organized, safety-conscious, mechanically inclined, and able to work in an environment where accuracy is critical.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of warehouse or industrial material handling experience preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems preferred.
• Industrial manufacturing or electric motor repair experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute all warehouse movements of customer electric motors and related equipment.
• Organize warehouse storage locations to maximize efficiency and accessibility.
• Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and other material handling equipment.
• Ensure all customer equipment is properly identified, tagged, and stored.
• Coordinate transfers between warehouse locations and production departments.
• Prepare motors for shipment, delivery, and customer pickup.
• Maintain & update Critical Asset Inventory and audit.
• Perform Annual Shaft Rotation.
• Work in partnership with the HECO EMS Operations Manager to implement and execute HECO's Electric Motor Storage (EMS) strategy.
• Coordinate preservation schedules, storage practices, and inventory management for customer-owned electric motors.
• Ensure compliance with HECO EMS standards for motor storage, shaft rotations, Megger testing, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency, motor preservation practices, and customer service.
• Support customer warehouse audits and EMS program reviews.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

ERP/WMS experience

Industrial/manufacturing experience

Safety-focused

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1959, HECO is a family-owned business dedicated to maximizing the reliability of rotating equipment. Through a mix of repair, product sales, field service, predictive, and equipment management services, HECO helps customers achieve three key objectives: 1) clearly understand the issue, 2) effectively resolve the problem, and 3) prevent recurrence. Our organization has expanded to include valuable partners like Warwood Armature and, most recently, Fife-Pearce Electric Company. These strategic acquisitions enhance our capabilities, bringing our combined expertise to an impressive 168 years in the reliable and efficient use of electric motors and rotating equipment. Fife-Pearce, a family-owned and operated company since 1923, bring unique specialties in magnetic chuck repair and controls. This partnership also allows us to expand our Metro Detroit Service Center operations by relocating to Fife-Pearce's larger facility. Together, these partnerships create an unparalleled wealth of AC and DC motor knowledge and service capabilities, serving additional industries and geographic areas. We serve customers across a wide range of industries, including power generation, steel and other metals, coal, shale, chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, paper and pulp, wastewater and freshwater, aggregate and cement, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and other manufacturing sectors. When you work for HECO, you can learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a winning team committed to upholding our core values: Dedicated to the right way, can-do attitude, respectful honesty, get stuff done, and team fellowship.

Position Summary

The Warehouse Coordinator is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient management of customer-owned industrial electric motors ranging from .5 HP to 20,000 HP. This position coordinates all warehouse movements, maintains inventory accuracy, oversees long-term motor storage, performs routine preservation maintenance, and ensures motors are readily available for customer emergencies and repair operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and capable of working in an industrial environment where accuracy is critical.

Warehouse Operations

• Coordinate and execute all warehouse movements of customer electric motors and related equipment.
• Organize warehouse storage locations to maximize efficiency and accessibility.
• Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and other material handling equipment.
• Ensure all customer equipment is properly identified, tagged, and stored.
• Coordinate transfers between warehouse locations and production departments.
• Prepare motors for shipment, delivery, and customer pickup.
• Maintain & update Critical Asset Inventory and audit.
• Perform Annual Shaft Rotation.

EMS Program Coordination

• Work in partnership with the HECO EMS Operations Manager to implement and execute HECO's Electric Motor Storage (EMS) strategy.
• Coordinate preservation schedules, storage practices, and inventory management for customer-owned electric motors.
• Ensure compliance with HECO EMS standards for motor storage, shaft rotations, Megger testing, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency, motor preservation practices, and customer service.
• Support customer warehouse audits and EMS program reviews.

Inventory & Data Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records within the company's ERP/EMS system.
• Perform all required system data entry related to motor receipts, movements, storage locations, and shipments.
• Update customer records to ensure real-time inventory accuracy.
• Assist with cycle counts and periodic inventory audits.
• Generate reports and documentation as required.

Motor Preservation & Testing

• Perform scheduled shaft rotations on stored electric motors in accordance with preservation procedures.
• Conduct insulation resistance (Megger) testing on stored motors and accurately document results.
• Monitor storage conditions and identify any issues that could affect motor reliability.
• Report abnormal testing results or equipment concerns to EMS Manager.
• QC Test on running motors.

Warehouse Maintenance

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Ensure storage areas comply with company safety standards and housekeeping expectations.
• Assist with preventive maintenance of warehouse equipment.
• Maintain proper storage of rigging, lifting devices, and material handling equipment.

Emergency Customer Support

• Coordinate and execute emergency motor deliveries and pickups outside of normal schedules when required.
• Assist in expediting critical customer support to minimize customer downtime.
• Communicate effectively with customers, drivers, and internal departments during emergency situations.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 3+ years of warehouse or industrial material handling experience preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems preferred.
• Industrial manufacturing or electric motor repair experience is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work throughout an industrial warehouse environment.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and rigging equipment.
• Comfortable working around heavy industrial machinery and equipment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory accuracy
• On-time warehouse transfers
• Zero customer equipment loss or damage
• Completion of scheduled shaft rotations and Megger testing
• Warehouse housekeeping and safety compliance
• Emergency delivery response time
• Customer satisfaction
• ERP/EMS data accuracy and timely updates

Compensation

• Starting Pay: $20 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications.
• Opportunity for wage increases based on performance, skill development, and tenure.
• Overtime opportunities may be available based on business needs.
• Eligible for company benefits in accordance with HECO policies, including health insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, and other applicable employee benefits.