What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at VERITA TELECOMMUNICATIONS?
Warehouse Associate
Education & Experience:
- High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent desired.
- One year of warehouse related experience
- Forklift certification preferred or the ability to receive training
- MS office skills used for tracking inventory
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Receive merchandise for return or delivery and verify its contents
- Maintains inventory counts
- Identify damaged, lost or missing merchandise and notify supervisor immediately
- Must be able to work in cooperation with others
- Must be attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in work assignments
- Must be able to communicate effectively with others
- Must have the flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends
- Should possess special skills in the operation of a forklift in negotiating the lift in close quarters.
- Pick up and deliver supplies as necessary
- Familiar with telecom industry a plus
- Mechanical aptitude may require the individual to do minor equipment repair work
Machines, Equipment, and Software:
- CDL preferred
- Forklift Certification preferred
- Order Selector
- Pallet Jack
- Pull Cart
- Ladder
- Microsoft Access Software
Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- This position requires individuals to constantly be on their feet
- Should not have any lifting restrictions and must not be afraid of heights
- They must be able to stand for long periods, sit, walk, push, pull, bend, climb and be able to move / lift up to 75 pounds regularly
- Must be able to climb ladders, stairs and withstand heights of more than 15 feet.
- Able to tolerate high and low temperature levels
- The noise level in the work environment could vary to moderately loud
- Some travel may be required
- Self-motivated
- Must be able to multi task as work load dictates
- Promote and maintain a professional image
- Strong organizational skills
- Maintain dock areas and warehouses, in house and off site
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
