Warehouse Associate

Warehouse AssociateVoted "Top Workplaces" by Houston Chronicle and Austin American Statesman, 2 years in a row! We aim to make "family" a core reason we attract incredible people, retain them, and collectively deliver unequaled quality and service to customers. If your heart and mind are pushing you to join a team who deeply desires to be the best in the world, has a long-game approach to business, prides itself on doing exceptional work, celebrates service to others, and is willing to invest in you, you should consider Pref-Tech.Position Overview:A Warehouse Associate at Pref-Tech is responsible for overseeing all inbound and outbound shipments to their assigned location, for ensuring those shipments are accurate and have correct documentation, for keeping purchasing costs competitive/market by coordinating with their manager and internally in the company/externally by vendor reviews. Our Warehouse Associate works to maintain facilities including the performance of all daily and weekly needs of their assigned office, asset management and to ensure that all company property is accounted for, taken care of, and is in operable condition. Assistance in fleet maintenance will be required on an undefined basis. This position requires a highly motivated individual with a superior work ethic and professionalism who is committed to delivering the highest quality work product and results. Most work required will be in the Dallas area with occasional travel to Houston, Austin or other parts of Texas.Key Responsibilities:· Receiving incoming shipments of material(s) from vendor(s).· Reconciling shipment quantities against their associated packing slip, purchase order and ensuring there is no damage.· Assigning job designation labels to materials and organizing those materials in designated project storage areas.· Maintaining a clean, organized warehouse space.· Assisting project teams with storage and retrieval of material for deployment to job sites.· Assist project teams with material returns.· Able to operate a forklift competently, effectively and as intended.· Able to perform shipping and receiving functions with third party vendors as needed/requested/required (i.e., FedEx, USPS, UPS, etc.).· Coordinating and managing vendors for routine maintenance and repairs for facility needs if unable to complete personally.· Procure and replenish all office supplies across the Houston offices.· Assist with fleets needs when necessary.Required Qualifications:· High School diploma or equivalent.· Display a positive attitude to fellow team members and clients.· Willingness and ability to be a team player.· Ability to lift between 50 – 75 lbs unassisted.· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret shipping and receiving documentation.· Ability to focus and complete assigned tasks and prioritize when given multiple tasks.· Organizational, analytical, and detail-oriented abilities.· Ability to thrive in a fast paced, time sensitive environment.· Strong communication skills, attention to detail and follow through.· Must possess the ability to identify missing or back ordered materials, effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors and vendors.· Must be fluent in all applications contained in the Microsoft Office Business Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook).· At least 2 or more years of relevant experience.· Familiarity with shipping platforms such as FedEx and UPS.· Must be at least 21 years oldPreferred Qualifications:· Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics D365· Experience with backorders· Ability to communicate effectively with vendorsBenefits:· Competitive Salary· Inclusion in Operational Incentive Program, which shares excess profits as bonuses· 401K Safe Harbor Plan with matching dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of annual gross salary (Traditional and Roth options available)· Health, dental, vision and other elective insurancesWork Hours:Standard workdays and times are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is no set schedule for field personnel as work schedules vary depending on client needs.Physical Requirement:Occasional lifting (up to 75 lbs.) may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Core Values:First and foremost, at Pref-Tech, you must understand, internalize, and represent our PGRIT Core Values:· Professionalism: Our expectations are high, we take great pride in our work, and we communicate well.· Grit: We thrive on challenges. We do what it takes to get the job done.· Right: We know what right is and do it every time.· Intelligent Thought: We plan meticulously, execute decisively, and resolve issues effectively.· Trusted Advisors: We are experts. We continuously develop our knowledge and transfer that knowledge to each other, our customers, and our vendors.You must also fulfill our purpose statement within all decisions and actions in performance of your job and when representing Pref-Tech: "Within a family culture, nurture and inspire our employees to creatively resolve customer pain using the highest level of craftsmanship and service."EEO Statement:Preferred Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to workforce diversity. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. We offer a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.Candidate Screening:Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. All applications and resumes are held in confidence. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted for an interview.