Warehouse Technician

About the role

The Warehouse Specialist position at Orion Marine Group is accountable for Quality Control, receiving, checking, and storing materials and supplies from vendors. This role works closely with the Yard Superintendent, Superintendents, Foremen, and skilled or semi-skilled craft personnel.

Responsibilities

• Receives and fills daily orders from supervision such as materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies.
• Processes all correspondences related to purchases including invoicing.
• Performs job checks on all issued tasks that may be assigned to the warehouse.
• Completes logs of all incoming shipments.
• Maintain the integrity of our warehouse inventory, keep stores, and materials.
• Pack and prepare shipments for transport and or storage using various packing material for the safe and timely delivery of goods.
• Transports items using hand truck, forklift, and other mechanical moving or lifting devices to load and unload trucks.
• Provides assistance/support to other departments.
• Must be willing to work overtime (seldom half day on Saturdays).
• Able to work independently and be a problem solver.
• Demonstrates understanding of and compliance with all company inventory, shipping and receiving.
• Loads and records materials, supplies, parts and tools in and out of the warehouse.
• Maintains general cleanliness, organization, and appearance inside and outside of the warehouse.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 3 years of ware house experience.
• Experience in automotive or construction warehousing preferred.
• Knowledge of field concepts, practices and procedures.
• Computer proficient with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Well organized in order to effectively, work in a schedule-driven environment, positively influence and motivate fellow personnel, possess excellent communication skills, operate forklift and other lifting equipment, and possess a valid driver’s license and pass an MVR background check.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• Individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.
• Must be qualified and physically able to drive regular passenger vehicles to visit work locations and job sites.
• In addition, Warehouse Technician must also be capable of standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing or sitting for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
• Climbing vertical ladders to heights of 40’-50’.
• Working at elevated heights.
• Lifting objects up to 50 lbs. as required.
• Adapting to extreme temperature changes.
• Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure.
• Remaining calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident.
• Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.