Warehouse Technician- 1st Shift

C&W Services is the industry leader in cutting-edge maintenance and janitorial programs for facilities ranging from corporate office portfolios and manufacturing plants to large public venues—keeping our client’s facility running smoothly.

About the role

Location: Cargill Cedar Rapids

Salary range: $19–$22 per hour (based on experience)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Work with personnel in a team-oriented, safety-conscious environment; adhere to “Safety First” expectations including PJHA process, Observation process, and all company/site safety guidelines and procedures.
• Use SAP for creation of shopping carts, SES, tracking POs, receiving goods, etc.
• Receive and inspect all incoming shipments from couriers, freight, and delivery services; check for damage and shortages before receiving.
• Compare manufacturer part numbers with CMMS inventory system descriptions and POs to ensure receipt of correct parts.
• Record purchase order number, vendor name, items, and addressee on the receiver log daily for every package.
• Coordinate return shipments to vendors for incorrect parts or stock overages; verify with supervisor prior to returning.
• Ensure all parts are placed in the correct storage location.
• Create “job kits” for work orders; ensure all parts from a PO go to the same kit and kit location.
• Return parts from kitted work orders to stock or vendor; verify with supervisor.
• Prepare parts removed from equipment for shipping as soon as possible; track on a spreadsheet.
• Perform pickups of outgoing shipments as necessary.
• Operate material-handling equipment such as forklifts, carts, and hand trucks.
• Perform job kitting and ensure all parts are identified and kitted for scheduled work.
• Contribute to team effort; perform other duties as assigned by supervision.
• Ensure compliance with all company and customer regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Meet performance expectations set forth in performance appraisals, including employee development planning.
• Maintain positive customer and employee relations.
• Communicate with team members to assist in short- and long-range planning aligned with company goals.
• Meet physical requirements of the job.
• Perform accurate administrative duties including time accounting, work order completion, job planning, ordering materials, and updating the maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Work with Supervisor and Planner to ensure all jobs are kitted and ready for completion.
• Allocate resources as required, coordinate shutdowns, and contact vendors for plant and maintenance requirements.

Requirements

• AA degree in Industrial Maintenance preferred but not required.
• Warehouse experience preferred but not required.
• SAP experience preferred but not required.

Physical demands

• Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet).
• Control precision: quickly and repeatedly adjust machine or vehicle controls to exact positions.
• Manual dexterity: quickly grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds).
• Ability to move for extended or continuous periods of time.
• Ability to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment safely.
• Ability to operate forklifts or other vehicles safely.
• Ability to wear a respirator while performing job duties.
• Communication/expression: ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Information ordering: ability to arrange things or actions in a specific order or pattern according to rules.

Work environment

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high/precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Benefits

• Weekly pay on Fridays.
• Comprehensive benefits starting day one, including health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Employee Perks and Daily Pay Program.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Training to work in a cutting-edge facility.
• Company-provided safety apparel and uniforms.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.