Warehouse Worker

EPIC Piping; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

EPIC Piping in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a general laborer for warehouse operations. Duties include pulling and preparing orders for shipment, moving stock within the facility, and operating equipment such as forklifts to handle materials.

The role involves reading work orders and ensuring accurate handling of items. Applicants should have at least a GED or high school diploma and 1+ year of warehouse experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of experience in an industrial warehouse environment.
• Ability to understand work orders and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Pull and prepare orders for shipment.
• Move stock or other materials to and from storage or production areas using hand tools, tractors, forklifts, or other equipment.
• Operate a saw to cut pipe.
• Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with information.
• Record numbers of units handled or moved on daily production sheets or tickets.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Position Summary

Manually move freight, stock, or other materials or perform other general labor.

Essential Functions

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Pull and prepare orders for shipment.


• Move stock or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, forklift, or other equipment.


• Operate a saw to cut pipe.


• Sort cargo before loading and unloading.


• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.


• Receive and check in inbound material.


• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.


• Stack cargo in locations such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards.


• Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.


• Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.


• Attach slings, hooks, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.


• Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.


• Adjust controls to guide, position, or move equipment, such as cranes, booms, or cameras.


• Guide loads being lifted to prevent swinging.


• Wash out cargo containers or storage areas.


• Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.


• Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.


• Maintain clean work environment.


• Be on call on a biweekly basis.


• Other various duties as assigned by management.

Competency Statement(s)

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.


• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.


• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.


• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.


• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.


• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.


• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.


• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.


• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Skills & Abilities

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Experience: 1 plus years of experience in industrial warehouse environment