Warehouse Associate

Job Purpose:

This role will be based on-site in Eagan, MN. The salary range for this role is between $18 - $22 per hour, commensurate on relevant education and experience.

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for assisting the Purchasing Manager in planning, warehouse documentation, and inventory control of assigned projects. This position will require the ability to operate company vehicles as well as pull 12-15 open and boxed trailers. The ideal candidate will be required to work closely with the Purchasing Manager and purchasing department but also work independently in coordinating project details that include, but not limited to:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain warehouse inventory.
• Ensure all orders are processed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Issue purchase orders for office or job-related equipment
• Review discrepancies in packing slips which are not in complete agreement with purchase orders.
• Processing returns of unused or incorrect equipment.
• Utilize shipping software for return orders, i.e., UPS, Freight lines and USPS.
• Assist with reports and documentation when required.
• Receipt of goods into warehouse and jobsite allocation.
• Other duties as required or assigned by company management.
• Pick-up and delivery of materials
• Staging of needed equipment for site personnel
• Coordination of needed equipment with Project Managers
• Receiving of equipment into the Warehouse
• Inventory documentation of stored materials
• Knowledge of warehouse procedure
• Knowledge of clerical practices and procedures
• Computer skills and knowledge of office software packages (ie MS Word, Excel, Outlook and accounting software)
• Ability to learn or have experience in operating a forklift.

Other Duties:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or management to perform other instructions and duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Responsible, self-motivated, detail oriented, personable, and well-organized.
• Superior customer service skills to deal with both internal and external customers.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Planning, organizing, and implementing skills which allow the successful completion of a project by a specific due date.
• Effectively handle stressful situations.
• Adaptability to different situations
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Education, License and Experience:

• Minimum of 2yr warehouse experience. (Supervisor Experience preferred)
• Ability to drive a company vehicle while pulling a large trailer.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting, prolonged standing, walking, handling, gripping, pushing, pulling, and reaching over head with force. Also requires stooping, crouching, crawling on knees and work along floors/sub floors.
• Ability to physically transport ladders up to 12 feet in height and lift ladders off vehicle roof racks. Must be willing and able to climb and stand on ladders and scaffolding.
• Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds, sometimes overhead.
• Maintain a clear background check to satisfy customer jobsite badging requirements.
• Willing to submit to all vaccinations and screening tests required for customer jobsite badging protocol.
• Maintain a clear drug and alcohol screening protocol.
• Maintain a valid Drivers License.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Travel Requirements:

• As needed.