Warehouse Associate - Pipe Plant

Agru America Inc•Fernley, NV

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: The Warehouse Associate – Pipe. Perform any loading and unloading inside or outside requiring heavy equipment that Agru America provides to ensure operations of the plant. Ensures lift trucks and work areas are in a safe condition and perform pre-load/unload safety checks as well as daily lift truck inspections. Accurately completes requests for quotes, bill of ladings and any shipping related documentation in a timely manner, as well as, the additional job duties listed below.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience working in a warehouse utilizing a forklift, overhead crane, or other heavy equipment.
Ability to work independently and safely
Ability to troubleshoot and multitask.
Maintains situational awareness when operating heavy machinery; communicates well with team members and assists team members with accident avoidance.
Team player who is reliable and trustworthy.
Maintains a clean and safe work area.
Verbal and written communication skills in English.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
High School diploma / GED, required
4 years’ experience with forklift in shipping/warehouse environment, required.
Maintains an active forklift license.
Ability to work on feet for 8+ hours
Must be able to frequently lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree or completion of a Certificate in manufacturing, science, machine tool technology, welding, industrial technology, or other related area, preferred
Previous experience in maintenance in a plastics/textile manufacturer, preferred.

Responsibilities

Organizes and schedules inbound and outbound freight from a variety of shipping mediums to include but not limited to: FTL, LTL and containers.
Assists customer service and sales teams with shipment quotes and pricing estimates for orders.
Performs trailer safety inspections prior to loading/unloading any materials. Addresses any concerns with the truck driver/ carrier and ensures the issues are resolved prior to loading.
Works collaboratively and professionally with management shipping team, customer service, shipping carriers and sales team to advise of shipping schedules, estimated product arrivals and any potential delays/ issues with such.
Immediately reports any lift truck safety or mechanical issues to the Maintenance team and Management team for repair and removes lift truck from in use fleet until repaired
Understands all components of any available lift trucks or related equipment and able to safely navigate a variety of tight shipping/warehouse environments without causing damage to product, equipment or others.
Maintains an environment of safety, teamwork, and communication and comply with all safety standards.
Informs the Management about: product problems, shipping loading/unloading problems, shipping status, equipment problems and safety concerns.
Able to back up warehouse associates and production employees in geosynthetics, fittings and pipe plants.
Able to safely and accurately transport multiple types of material utilizing more than one type of forklift/scissor lift and picking all materials/products required for shipping or production needs.
Verifies correct material type, location, and product quantity with order acknowledgement.
Ensures proper product stacking within warehouse, plant, yard and transport vehicles.
Proper care of equipment & notifies Plant Manager if equipment needs service.
Loading & Unloading product onto/out of trucks
Utilizing a scanner
Follow directions and complete orders on time
Any other duties that the Company in its sole discretion may assign as needed.