Warehouse Specialist - USW

Position Description:

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 also 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, 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 (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 a minimum of 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:

• Understanding of SPS & USW policies and procedures
• 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:

• One 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

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA Minorities/Female/Disabilities/Veterans.