Warehouse Technician

Warehouse Technician

LGG INDUSTRIAL is a solutions-driven national distributor of hoses, gaskets, and conveyor products. Our skilled colleagues serve customers in various industrial segments to improve their operations and reduce their total cost of ownership. With locations across the United States and Canada, we aim to deliver consistent service and support across North America.

We desire to create an employee-centric place to work, a place where you can develop your skills and grow as a professional. We provide training and advancement opportunities to build a career and life-work integration to keep you at your best.

Our philosophy is that the success of our business is directly dependent upon the health and safety of our associates. We focus on maintaining a safe work environment and strive to achieve zero injuries through our safety-first culture.

About This Opportunity

Summary of the Role

The Warehouse Technician will manage all activities related to the functioning of the warehouse in order to meet or exceed customer expectations and to achieve facility and company goals.

Responsibilities

• Must maintain 100% commitment to safety policies and procedures
• Receives incoming shipments into inventory, posts in online system and places items in warehouse
• Identify any missing, lost or damaged materials and immediately notify the supervisor
• Picks product in warehouse and prepares items for pick up, delivery or shipping
• Package and ship through UPS, Fed Ex, and LTL Motor Freight
• Assist with staging local shipments for VMI delivery and Hot Shots
• Handles customer pickups
• Makes recommendations to management with respect to product and process improvements
• Assists with physical inventory
• Properly label and store received goods for future identification and retrieval
• Maintain all warehouse locations, bins, and racks in a neat and orderly fashion
• Properly keep designated stocking locations stocked as required
• Pull stock for all "Pick- Pack-Ship" orders for daily customers
• Provide correct parts and materials for daily production orders
• Perform other duties as trained and qualified for

Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills in MS Office, internet and email
• Experience working in ERP or Inventory system such as P21 a plus
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory software and to create packing list
• Self-starter
• Excellent attention to detail
• Applicants should possess the ability to interact with customers and team members in a professional manner. Some leadership experience is a plus.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Requires proficiency in math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in units of measure. Additionally, must be able to perform calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Strong organizational and housekeeping skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and be able to interact effectively with all types of people

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 1-3 years of related warehousing or production experience
• Ability to safely drive a Company truck or other mechanical equipment
• High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience
• Must be able to work independently
• Must have a mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn about how our products are produced on equipment
• Reliable transportation is a must
• Ability to work overtime, as required
• Ability to work nights and weekends, as required
• Background checks and drug screening may be required (by Company, Customer or DOT requirements in working on-site and operating equipment as required or permitted by law)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an industrial setting
• Knowledge of tooling and tool maintenance
• ERP experience, P21 a plus

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position is based in a production and warehouse setting, which may involve exposure to a range of environmental conditions. These include fluctuating temperatures (both hot and cold), varying noise levels, exposure to dust, and other typical elements of an active industrial environment. Reasonable accommodations are available to support individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions of this role.

• Ability to pull, push, grasp, bend, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs independently on a repeated basis. Heavier items may be moved with team assistance or mechanical aid.
• Ability to move freely throughout the job site, including on occasional uneven surfaces, for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work at varying work-surface levels and machine operation heights.
• Ability to move above or below workstations or retrieve items from various heights.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders or stairs, as required.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Ability to comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, inventory sheets, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to count, measure, and record data accurately.
• Ability to respond to safety signals, alarms, and verbal instructions.
• Ability to inspect products and materials to detect imperfections, defects, or irregularities and ensure quality and compliance.
• Ability to properly and safely use mechanical equipment and tools, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse machinery (training and certification may be required).
• Ability to enter and exit a service vehicle and other mechanical equipment multiple times per day.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, hearing protection, or hard hats, depending on task or site conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is our policy to employ qualified persons without regard for veteran or disability status.

Individuals are considered for employment, promotion, or training solely on their ability to perform the essential functions of the position.