Warehouse Worker

Overview

PACE Supply has an exciting career opportunity available at our Bakersfield, CA branch. We are seeking a motivated warehouse person to strive for excellence and help us maintain our commitment to delivering the highest level of customer service. As a warehouse person at PACE Supply, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our operations run smoothly and efficiently. You will be responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing products, as well as performing general warehouse duties such as picking and packing orders, stocking shelves, and maintaining inventory.

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and able to work well in a fast-paced environment. You should be able to lift heavy packages, operate forklifts, and use hand-held scanners. Good communication and interpersonal skills are also essential, as you will interact with customers, suppliers, and team members on a daily basis.

Schedule will be Monday- Friday, 4am start time. Must be available for overtime.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prioritize orders through supervisor-issued work tags.
• Retrieve items from inventory using manual methods and/or forklifts.
• Prepare materials for delivery or pick-up by customers, ensuring proper packaging and labeling.
• Verify the accuracy and timeliness of filled orders before delivery or pick-up.
• Complete bills of lading for materials being delivered to customers.
• Maintain organized files for customer pick-up orders, noting relevant information on invoices.
• Serve "Express Will Call Customers" promptly to expedite order processing.
• Assist with counter sales by entering orders into the system and pulling/loading orders.
• Foster a positive work atmosphere by cooperating and communicating effectively with customers, co-workers, and managers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

• High school diploma or equivalent credential required.
• Warehouse, plumbing, retail/customer service and forklift experience is also desirable, but not required.
• Knowledge of warehouse software packages and MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to input, retrieve and analyze data.
• Hands-on commitment to getting the job done.
• Ability to recognize and read location, date, and product codes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge and proper use of the English language, including reading, writing, and oral communications.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow up practices.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. PACE Supply will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to employment regulations.

Work Environment

Pre-Employment Requirements

As part of our commitment to providing a safe and secure work environment for our team members and customers, successful candidates must complete the following pre-employment requirements:

Background Check: A comprehensive background check will be conducted to ensure candidates meet the necessary criteria for employment. PACE Supply will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to California employment regulations.

Physical Examination: Candidates will undergo a physical examination to assess their fitness for the position's requirements.

Drug Test: A drug test will be administered to ensure a drug-free workplace.

Work Environment

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Ability to lift items that weigh up to 50 lbs. regularly. This includes carrying, dragging, and walking with materials, as well as using a hand-truck.
• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Environmental Conditions:

• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally, the employee may be exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefit Snapshot:

PACE Supply is proud to be an employee-owned corporation. We offer competitive wages, career pathways of growth, and excellent benefits packages that includes medical, dental, and vision care that is available to you within the first 30 days! We also provide our employees with life insurance, sick days, holidays, vacation, two retirement programs of 401(k) and ESOP, and much more.

Relocation Benefits

NO

Remote Availability

NO

*Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company's sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, qualifications and other business considerations. PACE Supply is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the HR Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.