Shipping & Receiving Warehouse Associate

San Diego CA

Description

Avritek, a small, but fast-growing San Diego-based Electronic Recycler, has an immediate opening for a Warehouse Associate. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and organized, will wear multiple hats, and be able to juggle several projects at the same time. You will also have a positive attitude, good customer service skills, and can make decisions quickly while under pressure. Job Responsibilities: 1) Shipping - Package various items ranging from small envelope size to large freight. - Ship packages via USPS, FedEx, and UPS. - Prep large or oversized items on a pallet for freight shipments. - Operate an ERP system 2) Receiving - Expedite the flow of goods through our warehouse and the receiving process. - Sort through new deliveries of electronics that arrive and determine the disposition of those items. - Load and unload materials using a forklift. - Weigh and label all inbound and outbound materials. 3) Projects - Remove materials from office work environments (off-site) and provide excellent customer service when handling pickups for clients. Ensure all needed equipment, labor and supplies are accounted for and prepare for safe removal of equipment upon arrival. Account for all equipment and ensure everything is loaded back onto the truck and returned to the warehouse. - Perform monthly inventory, label items, and update item locations in the inventory management system. This will also include physically rearranging racks to fit current and future inventory levels. - Implement, maintain and continuously improve the inventory management system by updating with any learned programs or strategies. - Determine product handling and storage requirements; develop, implement, enforce, and evaluate policies and procedures; streamline processes for receiving product, equipment utilization, inventory management, and outbound shipments. - Work with the Operations Manager on a daily basis to resolve any issues that may arise. - Procure and maintain all supplies and equipment for the warehouse. This includes ordering supplies for shipping, any new pallet racking/shelving, maintaining equipment (forklift, pallet jacks, etc.) or just going to local supply companies. - Handle all aspects of the receiving and sorting process. This will include sorting, wrapping, weighing and labeling pallets of E-waste and resalable equipment. Experience: - Previous experience working in a warehouse - Knowledge of an ERP or similar inventory management system - preferred - Able to work autonomously and be a self leader - Knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations - Good organizational skills - Pay attention to details and able to work in a fast-paced environment - Excellent customer service skills - Computer literate - knowledge of MS Office and Google mail - Forklift Certified - preferred - Able to lift 75 lbs, load and unload equipment, and be standing constantly throughout the day **Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and a pre-employment physical. Avritek is an equal opportunity employer COVID-19 precautions: -Personal protective equipment provided or required -Temperature screenings -Social distancing guidelines in place -Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place -Customers are not allowed in the facility, employees are required to wear masks at all times and we disinfect all areas twice a day