Warehouse Assistant

High Rise Fire Protection Corp•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

High Rise Fire and Security, founded in 1991, is a leading provider of fire alarm, life safety, and security systems solutions. They offer a wide range of products and services, including design, installation, service, and maintenance of various systems. High Rise is an Edwards Systems Technology (EST) Strategic Partner and was recognized as one of the "2014 Best Small Companies to Work for in New York State." They are also the first North American member of the SCUTUM Group, a European life safety company. High Rise prides itself on its knowledgeable employees and expertise in local code requirements, providing life safety system solutions throughout the New York City Metro Area. They are currently seeking a Warehouse Clerk who is a hard worker with a passion for growth within the organization. This is a great time to join their growing team with a solid reputation, an expanding client base, and cutting-edge products and services.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Three months or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Above average proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Nice To Haves

Ten-Hour OSHA Construction Certification
Four-Hour DOB Scaffolding Certification within 3 months of hire
Possess S-78 certification or obtain it within 3 months of hire

Responsibilities

Assist in shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to packing lists and forwarding to Accounting for processing.
Read Requisition Forms, Purchase Orders, or Packing Lists to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed and/or shipped.
Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas.
Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distribute items to shipping or to designated route driver storage area.
Ensure warehouse is accessible and safe for salespeople, project engineers, and other employees.
Assemble client orders from stock and place orders on shelves or relocate orders to a holding area or shipping department.
Mark materials with identifying information using appropriate method.
Open boxes, crates, and other containers.
Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed via appropriate computer program.
Perform accurate counting and reconciliation of physical inventory with system inventory.
Weigh and count items for distribution within the warehouse to ensure conformance to company standards.
Complete requisition forms to order supplies from other departments.
Prepare parcels for mailing.
May be assigned facilities maintenance duties as needed.
Sweep, dust, and mop.
Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times.
Wear the proper safety equipment.