Hydraulic Hose Specialist

Western States Equipment•Pocatello, ID

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Hydraulic Hose Specialist at Western States Equipment Company. Western States has been a leading employer since 1956 across Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Wyoming. The company's mission is to solve customers' toughest challenges, guided by core values of Safety, Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability, and Innovation. Joining Western States means upholding these values and contributing to building communities for a better tomorrow. Safety and Customer Care Commitment are foundational to their mission and success. The role is designated as safety-sensitive.

Requirements

Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Minimum 2 years combined warehouse and/or delivery driver within Western States, or 4 years non-CAT warehouse experience required.
Mechanically inclined with a general understanding of machinery and hand tools.
Proof of driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to operate a forklift.
Ability to obtain forklift operators certification.
Ability to learn and use computer systems for time entry, personnel data, e-mail, and basic dealer systems operational functions.
Ability to work overtime and on call.
Consistent attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

6 months’ previous experience in hose production is preferred.

Responsibilities

Build hose assemblies for customers and stock in accordance with policy and procedures.
Identify various types of fittings and hoses and can offer replacement options for customers.
Design and estimate custom hose assemblies based on customer needs and application.
Create sales orders to provide a customer invoice for hose purchases.
Adhere to good housekeeping and Contamination Control Standards.
Maintain tooling and equipment in the hose room.
Serve as a backup to the parts warehouse as needed.
Perform daily bin and physical inventory counts.
Pull and package parts to fill customer orders in a timely fashion.
Deliver and provide pickup of parts, cylinders and components for service repairs when needed.
Receive shipments, identify parts from shipments and place parts in proper bin location.
Band and prepare packages and pallets for shipping.
Perform daily safety inspections and maintain safety logs of mobile equipment.
Follow assigned work schedule with consistent attendance/punctuality.
Adhere to all customer care standards.
Actively care and advocate safety at Western States. Adhere to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
May accomplish training and serve as a team member in support of Western States’ strategic programs, projects, and initiatives.
Work within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.