Warehouse Specialist

Dobbs Equipment is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to handle receiving, checking, storing, pulling, and shipping equipment parts, along with preparing and processing related documents and computer entries for shipping, receiving, and inventory controls.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and regulations while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Process receipt transactions in the business system for all received parts, ensuring correct billing for parts and applicable freight charges.
• Invoice will-call documents and verify billing to work orders.
• Notify customers via telephone when parts are received and ready for pickup.
• Deliver parts and documentation to service department personnel or place in the “will call” holding area.
• Match and file packing slips and purchase order documentation.
• Ensure all miscellaneous vendor receipts are matched to a “Purchase Order” and filed in the correct vendor file.
• Pull parts from assigned warehouse locations and prepare them for “will call” or shipping.
• Ship parts to internal and external customers using automated software and various shipping forms.
• Locate parts for inventory stocking in correct warehouse locations or assign new locations as required.
• Restock display shelves with various products.
• Assist customers by retrieving parts from will call and moving them to the customer’s vehicle.
• Offload delivery trucks using diesel or propane-operated forklifts.
• Monitor various reports to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Process inquiries in the business system to access product part number information and assign or change warehouse locations.
• Maintain a neat and clean work environment, warehouse, and product display area.
• Fabricate hoses using hose cutting tools and a high-pressure drill press machine.
• Dispense acid into batteries using a battery workstation when required.
• Adhere to the safety policies of Dobbs Equipment and its clients.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Proficient with basic computer skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; 1+ years of experience in a similar position in a related industry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teammates.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent time management skills; ability to self-manage and self-motivate.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Quick learner with the ability to think creatively.
• Overnight travel less than 5% (for training).

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a warehouse setting and is exposed to frequently changing temperatures, wet or humid conditions, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, dust, and close proximity to moving mechanical parts.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators, welding shields, hard hats, vests, safety glasses, goggles, gloves, etc.
• Full range of motion for back, arms, hands, and fingers.
• Full range of motion for both legs, including climbing, twisting, squatting, and pushing.
• Ability to use hand tools, fuel hoses, and lubrication systems on all equipment.
• Ability to climb onto or down from mobile construction equipment, typically 3-4 feet, for service and inspection.
• Frequently required to lift or carry loads greater than 50 lbs but less than 75 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and color vision.
• Regularly required to talk or hear at moderate noise levels.