Warehouse Technician

PLUG POWER INC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 22,317 - 29,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid time off including vacation and sick time

Wellness reimbursement program

Potential for tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PLUG POWER INC is seeking a Warehouse Technician in Kentucky to manage activities within warehousing, shipping, and receiving. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lift heavy materials. Candidates must be safety-conscious and able to operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and should be knowledgeable about warehouse operations. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of warehouse operations including shipping and receiving.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 60 lbs and pull up to 100 lbs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing merchandise for shipment.
• Loading trucks and labeling shipping information.
• Receiving and cataloging inventory.
• Order fulfillment for production departments.
• Clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Avante inventory management (preferred)

Material handling equipment

Job description

Status: Non-exempt (hourly) | Department: Direct warehouse labor

Position Summary

The warehouse technician will be responsible for a range of activities within the warehousing, shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment sections of our production operation. The position requires organization of a wide range of materials, and communication with an array of internal and external customers. The ideal candidate must possess high flexibility, strong attention to detail, the ability to respond to direction, meet scheduling demands, and meet physical demands of the position, including operation of electric and manual pallet jacks. Applicants must be extremely safety conscious.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparing merchandise for shipment
• Loading trucks and labeling shipping information
• Receiving parts and other merchandise
• Properly and accurately cataloging received and shipped inventory
• Order fulfillment for various production and research & development departments
• Inventory control
• Frequent lifting, bending, and pulling
• Operation of material handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks
• Clear and professional communication with shipping and receiving coordinators, purchasing agents, warehouse and production supervisors, production staff, and engineering staff
• Operation of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Professional communication with outside vendors and customers
• Occasional operation of hand tools
• Assist where needed as directed by the Warehouse Cell Leader and Materials Lead
• Travel as required for business needs; expected to drive safely and adhere to all traffic laws

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office; familiarity with Avante inventory management preferred
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving, order fulfillment, and inventory management preferred
• Excellent task‑oriented follow‑through
• Ability to frequently lift up to 60 lbs, pull up to 100 lbs, and stand 100% of the time
• Ability to work in inclement weather for short periods

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay rate: $16.20 – $21.40 hourly
• Base salary determined by factors such as education, experience, skills, and geography
• Health, dental, and vision insurance eligibility beginning on the first day of hire
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Bonus eligibility
• Paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Potential for tuition reimbursement
• Fertility and family building benefit
• Employee referral program
• Employee assistance program

EEO Statement

Plug Power Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.