Warehouse Technician

Betacom; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A warehouse management company in Parkersburg, West Virginia seeks a Warehouse Technician to manage receiving, shipping, and storage of materials. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience in warehouse operations, basic skills in operating hand and mechanical tools, and proficiency in Word and Excel. A clean driving record and valid driver’s license are mandatory, and forklift certification should be achieved within 90 days. Physical demands include lifting up to 100 pounds and working in various environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of warehouse operations experience.
• Must have clean driving record & valid driver's license.
• Capable of obtaining forklift certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload equipment/materials for receiving/shipping.
• Record materials entering and leaving the warehouse.
• Ensure orders are accurate and confirm stock levels.
• Pick up/deliver equipment/materials to locations as required.

Skills

Basic hand tools knowledge

Mechanical equipment understanding

Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Forklift operation

Good record-keeping

Communication skills

BoxTruck driving ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Great Plains (preferred)

Job description

OVERVIEW

Warehouse Technician is responsible for receiving, shipping, storing, and tracking equipment/materials kept in Betacom Warehouses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Loads and/or unloads equipment/materials while it is being received or when it is being shipped.
• Record materials and/or equipment entering and leaving the warehouse.
• Confirm that orders are accurate.
• Submit material order form to Warehouse Manager on an assigned periodic basis to keep stock at pre-determined levels.
• Submit warehouse order (paper towels, toiletries, soaps, etc.) form to Warehouse Manager on an assigned periodic basis to keep warehouse supply stock up to pre-determined levels.
• Keep warehouse, yard, parking lot and surrounding area clear of trash and debris.
• As required, pick up equipment/materials from customer locations.
• Ensure spares and/or bad customer components are tagged properly and returned to customer within required timeframe.
• As required, pick up/deliver equipment/materials to other Betacom warehouse locations.
• Ensure that yard dumpsters are unloaded and brought back to property in a timely manner.
• Ensure field crews have material ready for their scheduled assignments.
• Assist with product assembly, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Great Plains experience (Preferred).
• Self-motivated and able to learn quickly.
• Capable of operating forklift and hand-operated pallet jack. Able to obtain forklift certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must have good record-keeping skills and be detail-oriented.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to drive BoxTruck.
• Minimum 1 year of warehouse operations experience.
• Clean Driving Record & Valid Driver's License (a must) and reliable transportation to and from work.
• Class A or B CDL license (preferred).

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk much of the time. The employee is also occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.