Vertical Asset Recovery Specialist

Sonwil Distribution Center Inc • Buffalo, NY

6h • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Vertical Asset Recovery Specialist (VARS) you will be responsible for performing specialized tasks at heights, including inspection, maintenance, repairs, cleaning, and restacking of palletized goods. Safety will be at a premium, and you will employ strict protocols and use protective gear.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two to Three (2-3) years of climbing warehouse experience.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Must wear steel toed boots/shoes, safety vest and harness and fall protection equipment
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• High physical fitness and dexterity.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Forklift, Boom Lift or Scissor Lift Certification preferred.
• IRATA or OSHA certifications in working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Use of safety equipment to climb to heights that may exceed 60’ within an industrial racking system.
• Inspection and assessment of situations, such as stalled shuttles, broken or toppled pallets, or other items such as technology devices installed above or within the structure.
• Troubleshooting shuttles and performing procedures to recover shuttles when stalled or derailed, or removing shuttles for service when required.
• Restacking goods from capsized pallets and recovering damaged goods.
• Cleaning up damaged goods.
• Use hand or power tools as needed to make repairs or perform maintenance on shuttles or racking.
• Utilize lifts and build scaffolding or work platforms as needed to perform assigned tasks.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED