What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Blue Jay Communications?
Manages the inventory, parts, and equipment for telecom projects, handling receiving, stocking, shipping, and staging items like fiber optics, routers, and tools, often requiring skills with heavy machinery and inventory systems, acting as the crucial link between field crews and suppliers for smooth project execution. They ensure technicians have the right gear, from cable spools to specialized electronics, preventing costly delays in installing and maintaining networks.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Inventory Management: Tracking parts, equipment, and materials for various telecom jobs (fiber, copper, wireless)
- Receiving & Shipping: Handling incoming deliveries and preparing outgoing shipments for field technicians
- Staging: Organizing and preparing specific parts and tools for upcoming projects or service orders
- Warehouse Operations: Operating forklifts, power tools, and maintaining a clean, organized space
- Procurement Support: Creating purchase orders and processing returns
- Facilities: May involve managing warehouse facilities and equipment
- This role supports roles like Telecom Technicians, Fiber Splicers, and Linemen by ensuring they have what they need to work efficiently
- Organization, attention to detail, operating machinery, basic computer skills, physical stamina, safety awareness
- Experience operating forklift and other material handling equipment
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, procedures, and best practices
- Basic understanding of WASP inventory management software
- Ability to maintain accurate physical inventory and perform cycle counts
- Experience establishing and managing Min/Max inventory replenishment levels
- Cable or telecommunications industry knowledge is a plus
- Ability to work in outdoor environments under varying weather conditions
- Ability to work independently and follow directions in fast paced environments
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Physical ability to bend, stand, sit, crawl, climb, and lift throughout the workday
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to pass a drug screening and background check
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
- Willingness to travel as needed
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Profit Sharing