HELP WANTED: GENERAL WAREHOUSE WORKER

Portland OR

Description

Are you an experienced warehouse worker searching for your next opportunity? Are you capable of providing exceptional customer service? Do you possess a current OSHA forklift certification? THEN WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU! Standard TV and Appliance, the largest independent appliance retailer, is searching for a GENERAL WAREHOUSE WORKER to perform essential warehouse functions and customer assistance, including the use of forklifts, hand trucks, small tools and paperwork. Additional duties listed below. Salary starts at $16/hr + Benefits. Flexible schedule required, including overtime as needed. BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Employee Discount Program on purchases • Health and Dental Insurance • Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays • 401K with Profit Sharing!!! • Stable company atmosphere (over 70 years in business!) • PLUS FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Interact with customers, employees and vendors in a friendly and professional manner both in person and over the phone. Recognize customers waiting for assistance and take initiative to wait on them if needed. • Perform all warehouse duties following all policies and procedures and/or using reasonable safety precautions without damage to product/equipment or injury to self or others. • Accurately locate and pull products from warehouse for customer will calls and deliveries. • Load products into customer vehicles and complete all necessary paperwork. • Load and unload product to and from STVA and vendor delivery trucks. • Check in and stock product from customer returns and vendor delivery trucks using/completing proper paperwork and ensure that product is placed in its pre-assigned location with 100% accuracy. • Maintain a clean warehouse environment (e.g., sweeping, etc.). • Perform safe use of forklift and other warehouse equipment (e.g., scissor lift, sweepers and pallet jacks). • Lifting, pushing and pulling of heavy appliances (e.g. refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc.). • Operate hand truck with product up to 900 lbs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (see below “Physical Demands” below). • Previous warehouse experience. • Excellent customer service skills. • Fluency in English (written & verbal). • Complete knowledge of safe forklift operation including the ability to pass forklift certification training. • Ability to use basic tools. • Ability to work positively in a team environment. • Ability to work a 40-hour per week flexible schedule (shift changes, split days off, covering vacations, etc.) and overtime as needed. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Possess a current OSHA forklift certification. • Several years’ experience in a warehouse environment with forklift experience. • High School diploma or GED equivalency. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Frequent standing, walking and forklift driving on concrete warehouse flooring, including various changes in position throughout the day. • Occasional to frequent sitting on forklifts. • Carrying product, boxes, hand tools and miscellaneous items up to 75 lbs is required. Occasionally workers may be required to carry 150 –300 lbs mattresses. • Frequent lifting up to 75 lbs required, occasional lifting up to 250 lbs Rarely lift up to 300-900 lbs as a single lift (2 people perform these heavy jobs therefore, lifting is divided between them). • Frequent pushing and pulling when utilizing dollies for loading and unloading, as well as maneuvering appliances and mattresses. • Frequent bending to move the appliances and mattresses. Awkward positions may occur when maneuvering and handling large, bulky items. • Continuous use of hands and arms to complete tasks, mainly gross motor skills. Overhead reaching is required to load heavy products weighing 50-400 lbs. • Occasional twisting required for loading and unloading. • Occasional climbing to get in and out of forklifts and into the backs of trucks when assisting customers. • Work is performed mainly in a warehouse with limited temperature controls. May be subject to extreme temperatures on loading docks typical of Northwest weather conditions. Come grow with us! And be part of a great team! CLICK TO APPLY NOW: Standard TV & Appliance. Best Service. Best Selection. Best People.