Breakdown Support
Job Summary
Monday‑Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in opening and processing each day’s incoming shipments received from UPS, USPS, Truck, or Delivery.
- Review notes on all PO/Bids to determine any special instructions for Breakdown or Receiving staff.
- Determine value and correct condition of all items, note changes if any.
- Sort like items by condition, manufacturer and/or part number into bins for receiving.
- Scrap items of no value during sort.
- Photograph items being scrapped.
- Research sales history and approve part numbers, pricing and valid descriptions when necessary.
- Test various items where required.
- Label bins with proper information as far as contents and link to a PO/Bid number accordingly.
- Disassemble units as directed.
- Process completed items through proper routing procedures.
- Assist in maintaining the log of submitted items for Pre‑Eval.
- Assist in pulling of un‑received items for sales orders.
Measurements and Metrics
Landing and processing that day’s incoming delivered work – example: 40 boxes UPS and 10 pallets of freight. Maximum per 8‑hour shift: 20 boxes UPS and 5 pallets of freight. Maximum per 4‑ to 6‑hour shift (whichever can be satisfied by the type of work delivered by vendors). Processing errors will be recorded in the Management Reporting System.
Qualifications
- Strong technical skills
- Detail oriented
- Computer literate
- Ability to work at a fast pace
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving abilities
- Good communication skills, verbal and written
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical school or equivalent preferred.
Physical Demands
- Reaching/lifting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling
- Frequent walking, hand truck and/or pallet jack use
- Continuous standing and repetitive hand motion
- Constant moving of pallets and/or bins
- Lifting requirements include frequent lifting of up to 60 pounds and continuous lifting of up to 10 pounds
Salary Range Information
The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Bonus/Commission Plan
- Each member of the Breakdown team earns 4 points per broken down pallet and averages 20 points per day.
- Total number of broken down pallets are calculated and paid out on a monthly basis.
- Less than 20 points/average per day → $0.00.
- 5 pallets → 20 points/average per day → $200/month.
- 6.75 pallets → 27 points/average per day → $300/month.
Employee Evaluation Summary
Introductory Review – will be written at approximately 80 days after employment and will be used to determine whether employment will continue. Quarterly reviews – employee will be given a brief written quarterly review primarily focused on quantitative performance and measurement of activity. Annual reviews – monthly reviews will factor in as a big part of this process along with attendance, job knowledge, overall performance and dependability.
Work Schedule
This is an hourly position. Full‑time employees are required to work from 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Part‑time employees are required to work their assigned shift of 4 to 5 hours between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Employee is expected to come to work on time and adhere to accepted time‑off policies.
Work Environment
- The environment is a plant and inventory setting.
- Dress attire is casual but professional in a