Warehouse Specialist

Warehouse Specialist

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Working Hours: 6 am - 3 pm, some overtime may be required

Location: Corporate Office, Rockmart, Georgia

Purpose of position:

The Warehouse Specialist supports daily warehouse operations with a strong focus on accuracy, organization, and timely movement of materials. This role is responsible for receiving, QC coordination, material handling, put-away, picking, staging, 5S, and inventory accuracy. The Warehouse Specialist ensures production, maintenance, engineering, and shipping teams receive the correct materials on time and according to Miura standards. This position requires excellent attendance and attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive inbound shipments accurately and promptly in alignment with procurement and production needs.
• Verify counts, damage, and documentation against packing slips and purchase orders.
• Communicate with QC to ensure items requiring inspection are processed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with Purchasing on discrepancies, shortages, or vendor returns.
• Perform put-away accurately using Miura item codes and location mapping.
• Maintain bin accuracy and update system locations as needed.
• Assist with daily cycle counts, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Support inventory freeze events and month-end close activities.
• Pick and stage materials for production and Logistics according to work orders and pick tickets.
• Communicate shortages or missing parts to Planning and Purchasing immediately.
• Support urgent requests and expedite material movement when required.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment safely and responsibly.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any issues promptly.
• Move materials between warehouse, shop floor, shipping/receiving, and yard areas as required.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas aligned with Miura's 5S standards.
• Participate in continuous-improvement activities to streamline warehouse processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve flow, reduce errors, and support company initiatives.

Position Requirements (knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform satisfactorily in the position):

• 1–3 years of warehouse or material-handling experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience with inventory systems or ERP platforms.
• Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes (certification preferred or ability to obtain).
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (heavy equipment, industrial equipment a plus).
• Basic understanding of QC, cycle counting, or inventory control.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Knowledge of 5S and continuous improvement practices.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need; Drug-Free Workplace.

Physical Demands:

• Position requires standing and walking over 2/3 of time.
• Position requires sitting working at a keyboard 1/3 to 2/3 of time.
• Position requires reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling 1/3 to 2/3 of time.
• Position requires climbing and balancing 1/3 to 2/3 of time.
• Position requires talking and hearing 1/3 to 2/3 of time.
• Position requires lifting up to 50 lbs. over 2/3 of time.
• Position requires lifting more than 50 lbs. 1/3 to 2/3 of time with help of jib crane, pallet jack, etc.
• Position requires pushing, pulling, and climbing stairs 1/3 to 2/3 of time.
• Position requires using close, distance, and color vision 1/3 to 2/3 of time.
• Position requires working outdoors under 1/3 of time.
• Position requires reading and interpreting instructions over 2/3 of time.

Position requires regular and reliable attendance, as well as, English and grammar usage skills required over 2/3 of time.