Warehouse & Facilities Technician

Warehouse & Facilities Technician

Reporting to the Director of Production Operations, the Warehouse & Facilities Technician provides support to all departments by ensuring the warehouse and building facilities are clean, organized, stocked, and operational. They manage inventory and maintain the use and repair of warehouse and jobsite equipment.This position is also responsible for basic building maintenance and small projects.

Element

www.elementdesign.com

Job Title: Warehouse & Facilities Technician

Reports to: Director of Production Operations

Rate: $18

Location: In-person - Easton, PA

Hours: Full-time (30-40 hours per week)

Benefits: Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, Benefits

POSITION OVERVIEW

Element turns once-in-a-lifetime florals into lasting works of art. We accept bouquets from clients across the country and are in search of creative, engaging, and hardworking individuals to join our growing team.

An Element Warehouse & Facilities Technician is responsible for the day to day operation of our warehouse facility, provides in-house maintenance, as well as being responsible for receiving and processing incoming client flowers. The Warehouse & Facilities Technician will have the opportunity to work with fresh florals, intaking fresh bouquets before they begin the preservation process. Responsibilities include shipping and receiving client orders, updating the order management system, maintaining inventory of raw materials and supplies, stocking and organizing the warehouse, and maintaining the facility as needed. The Warehouse & Facilities Technician must be capable of working independently, be self-sufficient, able to solve problems, be meticulously organized, and be an efficient worker. This position requires individuals to move quickly without losing sight of quality, safety, or cleanliness. This is a physically demanding role and the Warehouse & Facilities Technician must be comfortable with the following:

• Ability to frequently lift, push, and slide packages that typically weigh up to 50 lbs, and may weigh up to 70 lbs
• Ability to stand for 75% of every shift
• Work in an environment with noise and temperature fluctuations (including outdoor temperatures)
• Receive and unload shipments from suppliers, verifying order accuracy
• Move and unload pallet shipments, utilizing pallet jacks and pallet racking systems
• Operate forklifts, straddle stackers, pallet jacks, and other industrial equipment
• Build shelves, furniture, etc. as needed

Paid training is provided, but after training our Warehouse & Facilities Technician is expected to perform daily tasks on an independent level.

Hours are subject to increase/decrease with business needs and performance. There will be a 30 day probationary period, during which performance and fit will be assessed.

We believe in a respectful and inclusive workplace. Successful candidates will be expected to abide by a code of conduct and follow all company policies and procedures. Professional references will be required.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse

• Accept deliveries and verify accuracy of shipment contents
• Unload pallets and shipments, and distribute to applicable departments or inventory storage locations
• Update inventory tracking records and maintain accurate inventory counts at all times
• Maintain an orderly system for all moving parts within the warehouse, ensuring a clean and organized space
• Move inventory and supplies throughout warehouse, both manually and with the assistance of pallet jacks and other industrial equipment
• Clean up and remove shipping containers, pallets, and waste
• Work closely with Director of Production on day to day operations and overall warehouse management strategy
• Other duties as assigned

Bouquet Intake

• Accept all deliveries and verify contents
• Unbox all bouquet deliveries, documenting appearance and flower quality, and labeling with order information
• Apply careful attention to detail while examining and noting flower quality, and documenting order details
• Utilize order management system to record order arrival status and notes
• Strategically place bouquets in cooler based on arrival and event date
• Maintain a clean and orderly unboxing area, taking out trash and recycling as needed
• Assist with flower orders, routing fresh flowers to available production staff based on current volume, and communicate progress to Director of Production
• Maintain regular and proactive communication with Director of Production and all other relevant team members

Product Packaging

• Gather completed products to fulfill orders, ensuring all items are correct and accounted for
• Utilize order management system to review order information, document updates, and verify all items are accounted for
• Photograph completed products for documentation of work and for creative use (social media, website, print marketing materials, etc)
• Follow company packaging procedures and exercise care to elegantly and securely wrap products for safe transit to clients
• Assemble boxes and move finished packed boxes to outgoing shipment area for UPS pick-up
• Properly record inventory quantities following inventory schedule to ensure all materials are available when needed
• Move and restock supplies in the warehouse
• Put away any tools, bins, or other items used during shift and ensure workspace is clean and tidy

Building Maintenance

• Maintain and repair appliances, fixtures, equipment, and similar around the building
• Perform basic handiwork
• When more significant repair/service is required, find solutions and coordinate with service providers to complete work
• Build and assemble furniture, shelves, etc, as needed
• Clean and maintain shared spaces
• Take out garbage and recycling
• Other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18