Sr Warehouse Technician - Seattle

Encore Global•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Sr. Warehouse Technician is responsible for facilitating and leading equipment handling and logistics in the warehouse, including storing, picking, staging, and loading or unloading trucks. The role supports equipment transportation, scanning, tracking, and other warehouse functions, and performs and oversees basic equipment quality control (QC) processes and the annual physical inventory. The technician directly supervises warehouse personnel, including scheduling, and reports to the Supervisor, Manager, or Director of Warehouse Operations. The position involves processing inbound and outbound orders, preparing shipments, operating industrial powered forklifts, maintaining safety and housekeeping standards, and coordinating with internal staff, customers, and outside vendors. Work takes place in warehouses and event venues. Conditions may include exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt, sand, or dust, and moderately quiet to noisy environments. Work may involve irregular hours and on-call status, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to five years of experience in a warehouse environment.
Ability to lift over 50 pounds independently.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong communication skills with team members, site leadership, and internal and external customers.
Organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Basic computer skills, with an emphasis on Microsoft Office.
Experience operating industrial forklift equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience using an RF-based warehouse management system (WMS).

Responsibilities

Pick, scan, and stage outgoing equipment for transport.
Sort, scan, and perform quality control on incoming equipment.
Perform and support quality control processes and procedures.
Re-shelf equipment after sorting and quality control are completed.
Use Navigator software to manage pick lists and track equipment orders.
Perform the annual physical inventory of equipment.
Load and unload equipment from vans, trucks, and tractor-trailers.
Assist with equipment deliveries or work at a show site as directed.
Prepare and process shipments by small parcel, less-than-truckload (LTL), and internal fleet.
Operate industrial powered forklifts, including sit-down, reach, stock picker, and powered pallet jack equipment.
Complete daily checklists for forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
Participate in safety team initiatives.
Clean and maintain a safe work area and maintain equipment as necessary.
Maintain high service standards, operational efficiency, and effective relationships with other departments.
Maintain working knowledge of equipment.
Supervise warehouse personnel, including scheduling shifts, assigning work, providing direction, and overseeing asset management and quality control processes.
Understand and follow company processes and systems used for warehouse functions, and complete system entries and paperwork accurately.
Interact with staff, internal customers, and outside vendors; manage Navigator pick lists and order entry as needed.