Warehouse Associate - Pipe Plant at Agru America – Fernley, Nevada

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.

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.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· 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.

Education and Experience:

· High School diploma / GED, required

· Associates Degree or completion of a Certificate in manufacturing, science, machine tool technology, welding, industrial technology, or other related area, preferred

· 4 years’ experience with forklift in shipping/warehouse environment, required.

· Previous experience in maintenance in a plastics/textile manufacturer, preferred.

· Maintains an active forklift license.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to work on feet for 8+ hours

· Must be able to frequently lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.

· This position requires, but is not limited to, standing, walking, utilizing stairs or ladders, driving automatic forklift, climbing, squatting, stooping, twisting, bending, grabbing and grasping.

· Must be able to work in a non-controlled environment; including outside