What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Specialist position at American Wire Group?
Warehouse Specialist
Classic Wire and Cable is an industry-leading supplier and manufacturer of aluminum wire and cable products servicing the commercial, residential, renewable energy, and industrial markets, sold exclusively through electrical distributors. At Classic Wire, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional customer service, which keeps our customers coming back time and time again. With our commitment to providing high-quality UL Listed aluminum wire and cable products, we have built a reputation as a trusted supplier in the industry.
Our management team is led by industry veterans with decades of wire and cable experience in sales, manufacturing, distribution, engineering and marketing. This means that Classic Wire customers have direct access to a knowledgeable and experienced sales team as well as local NEMRA affiliated sales representatives that provide unparalleled customer service across the United States.
CWC seeks a Warehouse Specialist to report to the Receiving Supervisor. The WS will come in with excellent people, machine and team skills and will work hard to improve productivity.
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
CWC provides competitive salaries and hourly compensation. CWC 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 CWC 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.
CWC employees have plenty to do after hours and on the weekends.
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