Warehouse Specialist

Job Description
Job Summary

The Warehouse Specialist will support air compressor and generator internal and external customers by handling all warehouse functions including shipping and receiving, inventory handling, and stocking of parts in the warehouse, loading/unloading trucks and will occasionally assist customers with parts sales at the counter.


Essential Job Functions

• Shipping and receiving of parts
• Assist with the replenishment of truck inventories
• Process parts transfers to other branches
• Stocking, storing, labeling, picking, packing and distribution of all parts and supplies
• Responsible for receiving freight in and shipping outgoing freight
• Physical receipt, checking and storage of delivered parts into the warehouse; performs inventory of warehouse parts
• Ensures policies for proper receipt, storage and distribution of parts; reviews invoices
• Operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment
• Ensures all safety rules are strictly observed
• Follows company policies and procedures
• Performs related functions as required
• Organize and control inventoried items

Additional Job Functions

• Promote & sell parts over the phone, email, fax and to walk-in customers
• Process parts order and quote requests from the service department
• Identify and resolve internal/external customer parts issues
• Parts delivery and pickup
• Perform general housekeeping and facility maintenance as required
• Required to support the sales and service department, as well as other parts department personnel as needed
• Other tasks and projects as assigned

Experience and Skills
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including physical and work environment)

• Computer literacy is required, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to handle working in a NON-climate controlled environment for extended periods of time
• Required to wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment) including steel toed shoes
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Must operate forklift vehicle
• Must have basic math skills for computing percentages, multipliers, sales tax, and totals on parts orders
• Knowledge of inventory control methods and procedures preferred
• Ability to perform work during prolonged standing up to 8 hours; frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion also required
• Ability to perform functions during occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling and finger activities

Minimum Job Qualifications (education, work experience, licenses/certifications)

• High School or equivalent (GED)
• Must have and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record (driving history) for insurability purposes