Warehouse Associate

Warehouse AssociateCompany Headquarters - Statham, GA - Statham, GA 30666OverviewPosition Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage None Category WarehouseDescriptionThe Warehouse Associate is a regular, full-time, hourly, non-exempt position responsible for supporting daily warehouse operations and the material needs of telecommunications construction projects. The Warehouse Associate receives, stores, organizes, issues, and tracks materials, tools, and equipment used by field crews. This position is based at the Statham, Georgia office and reports directly to the Warehouse and Inventory Control Manager.This position is regularly scheduled to work Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. As a condition of employment, this position may be required to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as operational and business needs require.ResponsibilitiesOrder Fulfillment:Safely and accurately handle materials and finished goods throughout the order-fulfillment process, following established procedures to prevent injury, loss, and damage.Pick, verify, and stage orders by quantity, item, and job number.Verify item numbers, quantities, and descriptions to ensure order accuracy.Maintain accurate inventory counts and report shortages or damaged materials.Accurately update designated ERP or other software systems as orders are staged and loaded.Monitor stock levels and communicate material shortages to management.Telecommunications Material Handling:Identify, handle, stage, and issue telecommunications construction materials and equipment, which may include fiber-optic cable, conduit, handholes, pedestals, enclosures, traffic-control supplies, and related tools.Confirm materials are assigned to the correct project or job number and promptly report damaged, missing, or incorrectly issued items.Verify project or job numbers against the applicable material request, pick ticket, or system record before materials are staged, issued, or loaded.Warehouse Operations:Receive, inspect, and store incoming materials and equipment.Assist with weekly physical inventory counts to verify stock quantities, reconcile discrepancies, and identify potential losses.Organize and secure finished goods in designated warehouse locations according to management direction and established storage procedures.Load and unload materials using approved material-handling equipment, including pallet jacks and powered industrial trucks, only when trained and authorized to operate the equipment.Keep warehouse, yard, and break room clean and organized.Assist with general warehouse duties to support daily operations.QualificationsFormal Education & Certification:High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) credential.Valid Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record, if driving a Company vehicle is an essential function of the position.Forklift certification preferred; required training and authorization must be completed before operating a forklift or other powered industrial truck.Knowledge & Experience:1-2 years' experience in warehouse operations including pulling & staging orders for delivery.Experience with inventory management software.Qualifications & Characteristics:Ability to pass both pre-hire and ongoing random drug screenings.Applicants must be able to wear personal protective equipment ("PPE").Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.Ability to safely enter and exit delivery vehicles and, when assigned, operate a vehicle for the duration required by the work schedule, with or without reasonable accommodation.Ability to stand, walk, and perform work in warehouse, material-yard, and outdoor jobsite environments for shifts of up to 12 hours, with or without reasonable accommodation.Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment and machinery.Work Environment:Work is performed in warehouse, material-yard, and outdoor jobsite environments and may involve exposure to moving equipment, dust, noise, humidity, precipitation, and seasonal temperature changes. Employees must follow applicable safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform those functions.Equal Employment Opportunity : Cable-East, Inc. (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant seeking employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.