Warehouse Associate - Shipping​/Receiving

Warehouse Associate – Shipping/Receiving

Non‑Exempt. The purpose of this position is to manage the warehouse operations: shipping/receiving, storing, and issuing materials, equipment, and/or other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard. Responsible for the safe receipt, storage, retrieval and timely dispatch of goods.

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Energy and Sustainability ONLY. Non‑Exempt. The purpose of this position is to manage the warehouse operations: shipping/receiving, storing, and issuing materials, equipment, and/or other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard. Responsible for the safe receipt, storage, retrieval and timely dispatch of goods.

• Prepares documents and shipping orders. Packs, seals, and labels materials for shipping using the most cost‑effective method via US Mail, UPS, Fed Ex or other carriers.
• Examines contents and compares with records to verify accuracy of outgoing shipments.
• Determines shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates.
• Records shipment data such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies for reporting, accounting and record‑keeping purposes.
• Contacts carrier representative to make arrangements and issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
• Confers and corresponds with required representative to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and non‑conformance specifications.
• Requisition s and stores shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock. Keeps records on the use and/or damage of stock or stock‑handling equipment.
• Receives all material and compares to packing list. Examines and inspects received items for breakage, reporting any damage to purchasing agent. Marks, packs and unpacks items to be stocked on shelves in warehouse according to corporate standards.
• Layouts and builds control panels according to designs provided by engineering. Wires panels according to designs and appropriate regulatory standards in a neat and workmanlike manner.
• Marks all project shelves with job number, job name and PM assigned to the project. The area where material is placed needs to be clearly marked so that it is not accidentally removed for another project.
• Any material that is transferred to or from any stock location must be properly documented within the accounting system, and/or a packing list prepared for shipment to the customer.

Issues or distributes materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions. Other duties may be assigned. No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. May coordinate and assign tasks to co‑workers within a work unit and/or project.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School diploma or GED (General Education Degree) equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years related work experience in warehouse, shipping and receiving.

Technical training consisting of a completed certificate or diploma in HVAC controls, electrical controls and/or mechanical systems application and design.

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A valid driver’s license with a good driving record for applicable vehicles, without restrictions or limiting conditions. (Corrective lenses permitted)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.

Must be an active listener, giving…