What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Specialist position at American Wire Group?
Warehouse Specialist
Monday-Friday No Weekends.
American Wire Group (AWG) is the leading material supplier and manufacturer of wire and cable, hardware, equipment, and accessory solutions. We have earned our reputation by offering exceptional customer service, delivering products of the highest quality, and ensuring timely deliveries.
We maintain the largest extensive inventory of wire and cable products utilized in the power transmission & distribution, substation, solar, wind, battery energy storage (BESS), and electric vehicle (EV) hydrogen-powered vehicle infrastructure markets across the country. AWG offers comprehensive services to our customers around the world, including cable management, cable engineering and design, supply chain management, emergency services, and more.
The Warehouse Specialist will work a first shift schedule daily following the guidelines set for the by Shift Supervisor. The WS will follow standard operating procedures and will comply with the warehouse safety procedures, dress code and attendance policies.
Core Responsibilities:
The WS will:
- Receive, store, select, pack, and ship wire and cable inventory (COILS, REELS)
• Perform any and all physical requirements necessary to lift and move inventory around the warehouse.
• Comply with company attendance point system
• Move material within the facility with RF scanners
• Operate and maneuver warehouse equipment and any material(s) contained thereon safely and in the manner consistent with the intended purpose of the equipment and the manufacturers’ instructions and company policies.
• Maintain the warehouse in an orderly and clean state; follow all Company safety procedures; perform daily safety inspections.
• Receive incoming material in accordance with company processes, accurately identify and break down the material, note discrepancies, and make the product ready for storage.
• Store and locate product in accordance with company processes within facility.
• Stage product for shipment and loading via LTL or Flatbed trailers.
• Accurately select, check, and pack orders following designated company processes for shipment, weighing, manifesting, palletizing, and loading.
• Sort and pack LTL and truckload shipments in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements, and carrier requirements.
• Consolidate inventory as needed; follow company procedures for handling stock discrepancies.
• Participate in company inventories
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- “Safety is Number 1” attitude
- Ambition: will ask questions, will take notes, and will show interest in learning new things, once tasks assigned have been mastered
- Work Ethic: dependability, punctuality, and willingness to have a good relationship with others
- Ability to read and understand written/verbal instructions and to accept coaching as needed
- Positive Attitude: we are looking for candidates who want to learn, have fun, and do an excellent job at work with their team members
- Mechanical Skills: ability to fix equipment preferred
- People Skills: builds strong relationships with colleagues at all levels
- Ability to maintain calmness under pressure
- Familiarity with measuring equipment
- Basic computer skills: Microsoft products
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more; the ability to stand, be mobile and physically able to manage and transport materials during 8-hour shift
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
AWG provides competitive salaries and hourly compensation. AWG offers eligible employees a full menu of benefits, including 401(k) (matched), health, dental, vision, life insurance, pre- and post-tax savings options, and paid time off. While working, the AWG team enjoys a safe, secure workspace that focuses on achieving maximum productivity. The company rewards those who show diligence and initiative about completing their tasks and welcomes innovative solutions and suggestions from the team.
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