Warehouse Operations Specialist

Patriot Broadband Technologies is growing and is seeking an experienced warehouse specialist to ensure inventory is processed, organized and stored in a new warehouse facility in the Frederick, MD area. A critical responsibility of the Warehouse Specialist is to maintain accuracy of inventory control of materials and supplies utilizing receiving, shipping and storage processes within a 15,000-20,000 sq ft facility, including both indoor and yard. The ideal candidate is comfortable working on their feet, organized, focused on meeting objectives, and is a self-starter requiring minimum supervision in a warehouse or shipping and receiving environment. Below is a list of some of the essential duties, skills and requirements for the role. This is initially a part-time position, up to 29 hours. Consideration for full-time employment may be given in the future, based on business needs. A complete job description will be available during the interview process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Safely move, sort, organize and store inventory in the proper location

• Completes receiving and distribution functions such as: pick-up and delivery functions, validation of material

contents against packing lists and manifests, and inspection of received items

• Fulfill material requests and distribute to crews, on-site and off-site.

• Report damaged or missing inventory to supervisors

• Remove inventory from trucks or shipping containers and deliver to proper location within the warehouse

• Update logs and documentation for inventory processing

• Record transactions in customer’s electronic ERP system and other computerized inventory control tasks

• Safely operate material handling equipment such as: gas/diesel/electric-powered forklifts of various capacities, pallet jacks, hand trucks, automatic or manual shrink wrap machines, warehouse scales, banding and strapping equipment, wheeled carts and cages, J-bars, dock and lift gate equipment, and packing tape dispensers

• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all safety guidelines

• Ensure workspace is free of debris and remove safety hazards from aisles

• Support outside of warehouse team projects and participate in training programs to learn additional team duties

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to climb steps stools and rolling ladders up to 10 ft. tall

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Pays attention to detail and monitors the quality of inventory

• Highly organized and able to track and store items efficiently

• Demonstrated experience operating various material handling equipment in accordance with safety requirements and procedures

• Demonstrated experience safely moving material of various sizes and weights throughout a warehouse as well as onto and off of trucks

• Computer skills needed to learn and work with electronic inventory control, basic Microsoft Office suite knowledge, as well as other computer tasks

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screening and able to pass a pre-employment physical

• Physically able to stand and walk 90% of the work shift

• Physically able to sit, move, squat, stoop, crawl, and climb during the course of the shift

• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Physically able to push or pull up to 75 pounds

• Able to climb steps, stools, and rolling ladders up to 10 ft. tall

• Good hearing to allow for listening to intercoms, safety alarms, and speaking on telephones

• Good vision to see color differences in wires and read schematics and other materials

• Able to operate telephones, and computer equipment to include keyboard and mouse

Experience, Educational Requirements, and Certifications:

• High school degree or equivalent

• License or certification as dictated by the state to operate heavy machinery as needed (Fork truck certification required)

• Valid driver's license with a clear driving record (MVR check) and satisfactory background check.

• Must be able to obtain and retain a DOT medical card, and pass drug screening, as required.

Work Environment:

• Regularly exposed to wet, hot, cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts.

• Periodically exposed to high, precarious places.

• Sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job.