Warehouse Specialist 1st Shift (8:00am - 4:30pm) $19.50/hour

The Warehouse Specialist is instrumental in the staging, loading/unloading process of products and materials as
instructed. Maintain stock and accurate warehouse inventory with a focus on internal and external customer
satisfaction, productivity, material accuracy, material traceability, and safety. May be trained in a variety of tasks to
benefit the efficiency of the shift.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Attend all scheduled safety, department, and company meetings as required
  • Follow and enforce company safety polices and safe work practices at all times to ensure safety of self and
others.
  • Establish priorities and accepts responsibility for efficiently staging, loading, and unloading material
  • Responsible for ensuring inventory is accurate.
  • Inspects and verifies all aspects of the material (grade, size, quantity, heat, measurements, etc) when shipping,
receiving, or handling. Reports discrepancies or quality issues to Supervisor.
  • Scrutinize customer requirements and special instructions to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure audit and material traceability procedures are being followed throughout the warehouse.
  • Inspect and operate all related equipment (overhead cranes, forklifts, etc) in accordance with company and
safety guidelines
  • Conducts self in a cooperative, safe, productive and team-oriented manner with supervisors, managers, and
employees.
Physical & Work Requirements:
  • Working In a yard or warehouse facility within OSHA guidelines; conditions may be heated and/or unheated,
dusty and noisy; steel-toed boots required daily.
  • Facility is a multiple shift operation. Must possess the ability to work a flexible schedule and be on-call at
various times including possible weekends and holidays.
  • Fast-paced moderately stressful, constantly changing day to day work environment
  • Ability to stand, walk, or be mobile for up to eight hours per shift. Capable of ascending and descending material
handling equipment
  • Ability to lift up to 51 pounds as needed. Pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50 pounds
  • Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts or chemicals.
  • Wear proper PPE at all times (as described in company policy).
  • Operate company vehicles including forklifts and yard trucks
Required Background, Competencies & Expertise:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Understanding of SPS policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality procedures where applicable
  • Ability to effectively read and use a tape measure, caliper and micrometer, and other hand tools
  • Proven experience operating material handling equipment
  • Good verbal and written communications
  • Ability to read and interpret instructions
  • Strong computer, tablet, or mobile device skills
  • Proven basic math skills
  • Action orientation
  • Safety orientation
  • Achievement orientation
  • Responsibility
  • Thoroughness / Detail orientation
  • Teamwork
  • Persistence
  • Valid driver’s license
Preferred Background, Competencies & Expertise:
  • Three or more years general work experience preferred
  • Ability to plan and execute short and long term goals
  • Experience in continuous and/or quality management preferred
  • Learning agility
  • Adaptability
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