Lead Warehouse Technician

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Where is the work:

What's in it for you:

We're hiring a Trane Lead Warehouse Technician in Charlotte, NC. The Lead Warehouse Technician will lead and perform various tasks related to accurate receipt, staging, storage, transfer, and delivery of HVAC equipment.

What you will do:

• Lead and performs various tasks related to accurate receipt, staging, storage, transfer, and delivery of HVAC equipment.

• Primary contact for warehousing, customer service, and local transportation issues

• Using material handling equipment, inbound and outbound shipments, loads and unloads trucks, locates and picks material into/out of warehouse racks and between locations, Log inbound freight (UPS, Federal Express, Airborne, DHL)

• Work with local and regional freight companies (setup times, hot shots, etc.)

• Safely operates assigned material handling equipment. Ensures that all equipment in use has been inspected and is in safe operating condition. Reports all accidents and unsafe conditions to supervisor.

• Stocking and arranging of product to ensure warehouse turns of inventory

• Determines accurate material quantities by cycle counting

• Receives material into inventory, move material by quantity between designated locations, and locate/pick material to/from warehouse locations as required. Ensures accurate part number, quantity, and other data fields entries that impact electronic records of receipts, inventories, location; Resolves discrepancies with material quantities, part numbers.

• Locates parts ensuring that pallets are stable, observing pallet heights, material, racking and equipment are not damaged, and material is not left in aisles.

• Satisfies demands of internal customers to include the timely delivery or removal of designated materials to or from the supported shop. Delivers high priority materials ahead of routine materials previously requested.

• Practices safe material handling techniques.

• Completes training as required, including safety training, certification and testing.

• Reinforces culture of safety by utilizing all appropriate resources to safely perform all functions of the job.

• Assists with the training and onboarding of warehouse associates

• Performs housekeeping as assigned

• May be required to purchase warehouse supplies to maintain building

• Assist in annual warehouse inventory

• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, as required.

• Flexibility to work on-call shifts, as required.

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• This position works in a typical warehouse environment. You occasionally will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, extreme heat, and fumes from forklift. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What you will bring:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum of one year warehouse experience.

• Forklift experience required.

• Previous Material Handling experience preferred.

• Forklift Certification

• Valid Driver's License

• Strong customer service skills.

• Must have a strong instinct to act, a strong team player and be able to maintain a high energy level even with challenging situations or internal/external customers.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to read and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.

• Possess basic math skills. Ability to perform these basic operations using units of American money and weight measurement, and volume.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to take care of problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Proven ability to follow through on commitments and responsibilities.

• A strong knowledge and comfort level with computers is necessary. Programs used include Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• While performing the duties of this job, you are regularly required to stand 8-12 hours, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and effectively communicate with others - talk and hear.

• You will frequently be required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or craw. You will occasionally be required to sit.

• This position regularly lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds, frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.

• Any lifting above 50 pounds should be done mechanically.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

Compensation Type:

Incentive Eligible:

Sales Commission Eligible:

Disclaimer : We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.