Warehouse Technician

Railserve, Canada

Come join a team where People make the difference!As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

This position is responsible for general warehouse activities including receiving, storing and shipping products, material handling and transportation.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate a forklift to pack/unpack, store, ship, receive and record the movement of parts, supplies, materials, equipment and stock to and from retailers, wholesalers, manufacturing companies and other commercial and industrial organizations.
• Determine the least expensive and quickest method of shipment, arrange delivery, and prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
• Assemble containers and crates, pack goods to be shipped and attach identifying information and shipping instructions ("packing slips")
• Inspect and count items received, check them against invoices or other documents, record shortages and reject damaged goods
• Unpack and store goods in the appropriate storage areas
• Keep accurate records of items received and where they are stored
• Retrieve stored items and trace lost shipments as needed.
• Operate forklifts, hand trucks or other materials-handling equipment
• Type address labels or use computers to create shipping labels and perform record-keeping functions
• Prepare customs declarations and export documents
• Call customers or carriers to co-ordinate pick-up and delivery
• Contact vendors to resolve problems or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.
• Interacts with internal and external customers
• Manages inventory and forecasts inventory needs
• Applies established principles of inventory management
• Assist with the implementation of ISB and the Work Processes.
• Actively participate in required training and meetings:Communications MeetingsRoot Cause InvestigationsStart of Shift MeetingsElectronic tools
• Must wear personal protective equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A. Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma (or equivalent) preferred
• 6+ months experience required.

B. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Superior communication skills; Must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communicative modes (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills.
• Ability to assess multiple tasks and develop a plan to complete them in a timely manner.
• Must have the ability to work well with others as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) required.
• Working Knowledge of SAP based inventory systems considered an asset.

C. Language Skills

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 speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

D. Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages.

E. Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

F. Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

E. Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This incumbent regularly works in an outdoor environment, in various weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.