Warehouse Specialist Position Available In Oneida, New York

Warehouse Specialist 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 9545 River Road, Marcy, NY 13403

Description:

ERIE MATERIALS

Exceptional Service, Integrity, Care for People, Excellence Erie Materials, a Certified Great Place to Work and privately owned and operated company since 1973, is built on those values. For more than five decades, Erie Materials has provided high-quality products and exceptional service at the best value to professional contractors and the general public. Today, we are the leading distributor of building products in upstate New York and northeastern Pennsylvania.

SUMMARY:

We have an immediate, Full-time opening for a Warehouse Customer Service Representative with responsibility for the distribution of building materials (primarily roofing and siding products) to residential and commercial builders and contractors from our branch location in Utica, NY . We look for dynamic people who: have strong work history. are hardworking, team-oriented and take initiative. have great attitudes, high energy and enjoy focusing on customers. can communicate effectively, set good examples and comfortably take the lead. will hold themselves accountable for doing a great job everyday. are interested in elevating their career with a company who genuinely cares about them.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

including but are not limited to: Working with other employees in a cooperative, team environment. Communicating effectively with customers, co-workers and vendor representatives. Reading and interpreting work orders, customer invoices and other documents. Independently determining products and materials needed for customer pick-up or delivery. Moving and / or lifting heavy materials by hand (up to 100 pounds, frequently).

Operating a forklift to safely:

load customer vehicles, load Erie Materials delivery trucks, unload vendor trucks, and move materials in stock areas, etc. Cleaning and organizing warehouse area(s) including but not limited to: arranging products and materials, sweeping floors, maintaining clean parking lot areas, emptying trash cans, etc. Performing additional responsibilities as assigned.

BENEFITS

Our employees work a steady daytime, Monday-Friday schedule (with varied Saturday mornings) . Our teams enjoy an excellent, friendly, clean work environment with excellent training and certifications, and operate safe, clean, well maintained equipment. We recognize, respect & reward your hard work! We offer opportunities for your growth with an industry leading company, and a competitive total compensation package including: Competitive Pay with Performance Recognition Bonuses 401(k) Retirement

• eligible on 1st day Generous Profit Sharing Program Paid Time Off (PTO)
• includes vacation, personal & sick time Paid Holidays Employee Referral Bonuses Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• eligible on 1st day Flex Spending and Health Savings Accounts Employer Paid Disability Insurance Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Optional Cancer, Pet and Legal Aid Plans Paid Training & Personal Growth Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Merchandise Discounts Affiliate Automobile Lease/Purchase Program Fun Employee Events including: team, family & community!

Requirements:

DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must submit to a pre-employment drug screening and physical. Any offer of employment will be conditional on passing these exams. In addition, all those hired will be subject to additional drug testing as outlined by The Erie Materials, Inc. Drug-free Workplace Policy.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A driver’s license and forklift certification are preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.