Hose Technician

Summary of Position:

Responsible for providing general support for warehouse operations performing any combination of tasks needed to complete orders, replenish stock, ship and receive products.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Maintain quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products
• Assist shipping and receiving
• Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area
• Pull small, medium, and large orders from shelves
• Operate and maintain warehouse vehicles and equipment
• Complete order logs into inventory
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to organizational standards
• Maintain inventory control by collecting stock location orders, printing request, recording amounts of materials or items received or distributed through a computer
• Assist in counting of physical inventory
• Prepare packages for distribution
• Maintain safe and clean work environment
• Maintain professionalism in the work place
• Perform any other assigned proprietary duties

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting – 100% daily (subject to change daily)
• Assist in lifting, pushing, and/or pulling up to 50 lbs. in adherence with Midwest Hose Safety Standards (occasionally up to 100 lbs.)
• Must be able to meet the physical demands typical in a warehouse environment including but not limited to grasping and fine manipulations with hands, reaching, squatting, climbing, activities working around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to light dust and fumes
• Commitment to work additional hours as needed to complete orders received daily

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED (required)
• Prior warehouse experience (required)
• Prior hose assembly experience (highly preferred but not required)
• Forklift experience (preferred but not required)                  
• Additional power equipment experience (preferred but not required)

About Us:
Midwest Hose is one of the largest hose and fitting wholesale distributors in North America. Since opening our doors in 1983, we’ve steadily grown and continue to build our loyal customer base, which speaks to how enthusiastic we are for the future! Here at Midwest Hose & Specialty, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our business. We treat each person with the respect and value they deserve.

We provide ample room for upward mobility and advancement within the company, promoting from within and rewarding team members with opportunities for growth and pay increases! We offer competitive pay, career advancement based on performance, and a premier benefits package that includes:

• Very competitive compensation
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Company paid health and dental insurance plans
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Great work/life balance
• Casual dress environment
• Career longevity
• Professional growth
• Parental leave

Additional Information:

As part of our commitment to a safe and productive workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen. 

If you want to be part of a growing company and believe that Midwest Hose & Specialty is the place for you to begin your new career path, please apply today!

Salary : $19 - $21