Warehouse Technician I

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career. At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose‑driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming deliveries safely to reduce risk of product damage.
• Document any damaged material on freight bills and inform Supervisor and Site Lead before unloading or receiving material.
• Verify quantities and content received using Bill of Ladings/Sales Orders and Supplier Packing Lists.
• Unpack, check, separate, and store materials received.
• Perform manual data entry in the computer system of all material received daily.
• Distribute internal deliveries as required.
• Assist with problem solving, inquiries, and handle escalated internal customer issues.
• Pick, pack and prepare outgoing shipments for customer orders using a variety of shipping methods and kitting practices.
• Schedule freight carriers for outbound shipments daily.
• Ensure proper shipping standards to reduce risk of product damage in transit.
• Comply with the US Department of Transportation and International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations.
• Determine and approve most economical manner in which to ship.
• Complete and maintain relevant paperwork, by sorting, filing, organizing, and bar code scanning.
• Manually enter data in the computer system and adhere to all general and customer‑specific procedures.
• Perform cycle count duties per site schedule and inventory cycle count duties annually, or as required.
• Perform OSHA required daily checklists for all powered industrial trucks.
• Follow PM schedule and perform light maintenance on equipment.
• Daily housekeeping to maintain clean and organized warehouse.
• Obtain and retain training in, and perform duties surrounding, cable cutting and swaging.
• Prioritize warehouse requirements including shipping, receiving, will call, swaging, training, service, and sales needs and requests.
• Aid other departments located in building including service, sales and training.
• Determine and resolve customer issues with direct interface.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months motorized equipment experience.
• Ability to perform routine duties, recognize unusual conditions, and solve minor problems.
• Effective communication with various levels within the organization, including training new associates, temporary agency assignments, internal and external customers, and suppliers.
• Proficiency with standard software operations including SAP, UPS, and FedEx.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds without assistance; occasional lifting over 50 pounds with assistance; infrequent lifting or moving material weighing 90 pounds or heavier using proper equipment.
• Frequent walking, standing, crouching, stooping, bending, reaching or climbing for prolonged periods.
• Frequent ascending, retrieving material, and descending safely on a 9‑foot rolling ladder.
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently with minimal supervision and interact positively with others.
• Strong prioritization, organization, and decision‑making skills.
• Effective communication and resolution of customer issues.
• Strong attention to detail to prevent damage and loss of materials or products.
• Attain and maintain a powered industrial truck certification with an acceptable safety record.
• Proficient in basic math and legible handwriting.
• Operate at a level that meets or exceeds quality and productivity standards for the work area.
• Wear full/partial shift safety glasses and steel‑toed or composite safety shoes.
• Note: Warehouse is not air‑conditioned in the summer.

Pay

Starting Pay Rate $18.00‑$22.00 per hour.

Schedule

1st Shift – 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.