Warehouse Technician (Temporary Contractor)

About the role

Join Komatsu as a Warehouse Technician (Temporary Contractor) and contribute to the efficient functioning of our warehouse activities. This role involves diverse tasks including the receipt, storage, and shipment preparation of goods in a dynamic environment. You will report directly to the Warehouse Supervisor and work in varied settings, including indoor shop areas and outdoor environments exposed to all weather conditions. A strong commitment to workplace safety is essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute safe unloading and loading of freight trucks, ensuring the protection of goods and personnel.
• Inspect all incoming freight for damage, document issues with photographs, note discrepancies on bills of lading, and initiate corrective measures.
• Verify accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments, promptly identifying and rectifying discrepancies.
• Understand and correctly identify freight weights and handling limits to operate forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Accurately enter receiving data into the warehouse management system to maintain up-to-date inventory records.
• Label items with correct part numbers and systematically locate them within the warehouse for precise tracking and easy retrieval.
• Assemble shipping containers securely and in accordance with company standards to guarantee safe transportation and delivery of goods.
• Manage internal part exports precisely, ensuring smooth logistics flow within various departments and locations.
• Conduct regular inventory cycle counts to ensure stock accuracy and prevent shortages or excesses.
• Participate in on-call rotations, providing necessary support outside regular working hours when operational demands arise.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness throughout the warehouse, fostering a safe and efficient working environment.
• Organize warehouse storage by routinely reviewing stock locations and managing shelf space for optimal use.
• Ensure all stock locations are correctly identified and maintained in the computer system to facilitate rapid and error-free order fulfillment.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned, such as maintaining warehouse premises and outdoor areas (e.g., lawn mowing, weed removal, parking lot cleaning).

Requirements

• Preferably 3 months to 12 months of relevant experience in warehouse or logistics roles.
• Basic proficiency in computer applications such as MS Office and MS Outlook.
• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is advantageous.
• Strong basic arithmetic skills for measurements, calculations, and verifying inventory data.
• Ability to understand technical documents including formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, and adjustable measuring instruments.
• Flexible approach to scheduling, including varying shift hours and participation in on-call rotations.

About the company

Komatsu is a global leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. With facilities, distributors, and dealers in over 140 countries, Komatsu employs more than 60,000 people. The company offers a diverse and challenging work environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future.