Warehouse Associate

Company Description

Making a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make. 

  Our purpose is to make a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

At Silfab Solar, the energy of our people is the power behind our success. Our employees actively shape the solar innovations of tomorrow, while adhering to the highest ethical operating standards and promoting a respectful and safe workplace for our diverse workforce.

Our state-of-the art facilities in the US and Canada engineer and design the latest generation of solar products and utilize advanced manufacturing technology to produce  high-efficiency PV cells and modules intended to outperform the market. As a profitable and rapidly expanding company in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the renewable energy industry, Silfab provides you with an incredible opportunity to build your career and contribute to a sustainable future. We are committed to investing in our employees, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for learning and professional growth.  We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for advancement, but more importantly, we offer you the ability to make a real difference in the world.

Together we can create a brighter, cleaner future for generations to come.

Job Description

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for the organization and storage of raw materials and finished goods in a safe manner. This role also requires understanding of the warehouse process involved, from the receipt of goods to the shipment to the customer and can track this process within our ERP system (Business Central). This role also includes receiving products from delivery.  This associate will be expected to travel and work out of both our Bellingham and Burlington facilities.

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Verify that the quantity and quality of goods received is consistent with the receiving slip; checks against suppliers count and immediately report discrepancies.
• Safe offload and storage of goods in the appropriate location using forklift.
• Enter all goods received into the business system daily. 
• Maintain inventory controls and manage the periodic inventory count in accordance with company policies and procedures. 
• Ensure delivery of packages to the appropriate owner. 
• Complete all paperwork in a timely manner. 
• Deliver raw materials to the production floor from the warehouse as required. 
• Establish and maintain mutually beneficial working relationships with freight carriers and suppliers. 
• Organize and clean the shipping and receiving areas as required. 
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills and Traits:

• Ability to package materials appropriate to their shipping or storage methods 
• Working knowledge of raw materials, warehouse, and production scheduling 
• Strong forklift skills including driving vehicles indoors and outdoors 
• Computer skills:  Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
• High attention to detail 
• Ability to communicate in written and spoken English
• Good communication skills.

Education and Experience:

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Possess a valid driver's license  
• Current forklift certification 

Preferred

• Experience within the warehousing industry  
• Flexibility in work hours/schedule 
• ERP knowledge 

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits 

• Wage range: $21/hr - $23/hr
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)  
• 401(k) Retirement Plan  
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans 
• Health Savings Account option  
• Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans 
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Tuition Reimbursement Program  
• Employee Recognition Programs 
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.