Warehouse Tech
Tazewell, VA

A warehouse technician is responsible for monitoring the incoming and outgoing goods and services in the warehouse. Warehouse technicians verify shipment details, assist with packaging items, move merchandise to storage areas, inspect the quality of items for release, and escalate defective products for immediate replacement. They also operate various warehouse equipment and machinery, conduct maintenance repairs, and load and unload items from the delivery trucks. A warehouse technician must have excellent time-management and organizational skills, especially on processing orders and creating reports for inventory receipts.

Responsibilities:

Organize the work to be performed
Time Management to meet required production schedules
Communication to request assistance from other employees or to assist other employees when necessary
Organizing stock and maintaining accurate inventory through cycle counting
Security of the warehouse
Maintain a clean and orderly work area to prevent trips or falls
Forklift license if using a forklift to move metal or parts into or out of the work area
Demonstrate ability to safely use overhead cranes or jib hoists
Collecting merchandise from the distribution center and safely transporting materials to the shipping bay
Receiving and documenting merchandise for delivery or return
Keeping an inventory of all merchandise entering or exiting the warehouse
Identifying any missing, lost, or damaged materials and immediately notify the supervisor
Ensuring that all the merchandise is safely and securely packed and labeled for shipping
Managing all merchandise with appropriate care
Assisting with training of newly employed workers
Checking labels to ensure products are shipped to the right destination
Any other job assigned by Supervisor

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED
Ability to interpret technical documents, such as parts orders or other verbal or written instructions
Recognize and report any quality issues that may affect machine performance or create a warranty issue
Ability to read and use a tape measure
Ability to operate a forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment
Adequate knowledge of the warehouse data systems
Ability to recognize defective or damaged parts
Processing, packing, and shipping orders accurately
Knowledge of computer systems and inventory programs, i.e., Excel, Word, Gmail, and Misys
Receive, unload and place incoming inventory in the appropriate storage areas
Able to lift, bend, twist, and stoop to stock or pull parts from shelves
Manual lifting by hand should not exceed 50 pounds

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