JOB TITLE

Warehouse Assistant

DEPARTMENT

Sales

LOCATION

San Jose

LEVEL/SALARY RANGE

TBD Based on Skills and Experience

POSITION TYPE

Fulltime

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BY EMAIL

Norman S. Wright has been in business for more than 120 years providing customers with exceptional systems manufacturers worldwide, Norman S. Wright's product lines support the latest energy, sustainability, and comfort standards. The Warehouse Assistant will provide support for all responsibilities and activities that typically occur in a warehouse: receiving delivered goods, storage, inventory, operation of mechanical equipment, ordering, packing equipment for delivery, provide customer service etc.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Move freight stock or other materials and equipment from storage or loading areas, delivery vehicles or containers by hand or using equipment such as a forklift or pallet jack
• Receive and sort cargo/deliveries before loading and unloading; attach tags or mark with identifying information
• Provide good customer service to both external and internal clients
• Read and execute work orders
• Stack inventory and keep this organized
• Record numbers of units handled or moved using daily production sheets or work tickets
• Maintain storage areas and equipment

REQUIREMENTS

• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Provide excellent customer service; have outstanding interpersonal and conflict resolutions skills.
• A self-starter with a positive attitude and a high level sense of organization and initiative
• Fast learner, flexible and can work independently with some supervision
• Solution based response and willingness to learn and possess a "roll up your sleeves" attitude
• Detail oriented and organized
• Dependable, positive and self-motivated team player
• Must be able to operate mechanical equipment such as a forklift, ladders etc.
• Must adhere to safety standards and regulations that govern warehouse operations and practices
• Determine machine operating errors and have the ability to troubleshoot issue
• Effectively manage time; reliable and dependable
• Must be able to work under a fast paced environment and handle and meet aggressive deadlines
• Must be organized and able to keep warehouse clean and inventory supply organized
• Comfort and familiarity with a computerized system of keeping track of stock and costs
• Learn what each equipment does and how this works
• Must have a high school diploma or higher; minimum of at least 1 year warehouse experience
• Must be able to work M-F 7:30am - 4:00pm

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift 30+lbs.; this position requires a lot of bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping and lifting
• Must be able to operate heavy equipment and machinery such as a forklift

DESIRED SKILLS

• Comfortable with computers and various office software applications
• Forklift operator certified (we can certify as well) Norman S.

Wright is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Safety equipment provided Vision insurance Wellness program

Work Location:

In person