Job Description:

Description

The Warehouse Associate - Level 2 maintains the parts warehouse by receiving and storing parts, filling customer orders, and accurate shipment of items to both customers and other branch locations. This role requires 2 years of warehouse experience, proof of driver's license, and acceptable driving record for occasional customer deliveries and vendor parts pick up.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Performs daily bin and physical inventory counts.
* Pulls and packages parts to fill customer orders in a timely fashion.
* Delivers and provides pickup of parts, cylinders and components for service repairs when needed.
* Picks up of parts from outside vendors and deliver parts to customers as required.
* Receives shipments. Identifies parts from shipments. Places parts in proper bin location.
* Processes parts transfers and returns with attention to accuracy and parts condition. Follows exceptions with necessary communication/documentation.
* Bands and prepares packages and pallets for shipping.
* Performs daily safety inspections and maintain safety logs of mobile equipment.
* Fabricates hydraulic hose assemblies and repairs by sample and hose build specifications.
* Adhere to good housekeeping and Contamination Control Standards.
* Follows assigned work schedule with consistent attendance/punctuality.
* Adhere to all customer care standards.
* Actively care and advocate safety at Western States. Adhere to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
* May accomplish training and serve as a team member in support of Western States' strategic programs, projects, and initiatives.
* Work within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
* Ability to operate a forklift.
* Ability to obtain forklift operators certification.
* Ability to learn and use computer systems for time entry, personnel data, e-mail, and basic dealer system operational functions.
* Ability to work overtime and on call.
* Consistent attendance/punctuality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* Minimum 6 months experience plus completion of assigned development plan at a Western States warehouse, or 1 year as a Western States combined warehouse and/or delivery driver, or 2 years non-CAT warehouse experience required.
* Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
* Proof of driver's license and acceptable driving record.
* Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
* Must be able to sit for long periods of time along with walking, standing, climbing stairs, reaching, pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
* Able to lift up to 60 lbs in accordance with Western States' Lifting Safe Work Practice to include amount and approach.
* Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.