Sr. Warehouse Technician

Plug Power • Full-time • Houston, Texas • 3d ago

Sr. Warehouse Technician

Status: Non-exempt (hourly)

Department: Direct Warehouse Labor

Position Summary

The Sr. Warehouse Technician will be responsible for a range of activities within the warehousing, shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment sections of our production operation. The position requires organization of a wide range of materials, and communication with an array of internal and external customers. The ideal candidate must possess a high degree of flexibility, strong attention to detail, and the ability to competently respond to direction. This candidate must be able to meet scheduling demands and be able to satisfy physical demands of the position, including the operation of electric and manual pallet jacks. As a senior technician, this individual must be a resource on the team for mentorship of junior level technicians. Applicants for this position must be extremely safety conscious.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

Preparing merchandise for shipment
Loading of trucks, and labeling of shipping information
Receiving parts and other merchandise
Properly and accurately cataloging received and shipped inventory
Order fulfillment for various production and research and development departments
Inventory control
Frequent lifting, bending, and pulling
Operation of material handling equipment, including fork lifts and pallet jacks
Clear and professional communication with shipping and receiving coordinators, purchasing agents, warehouse and production supervisors, production staff, and engineering staff
Operation of a Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Professionally communicate with outside vendors and customers
Occasional operation of hand tools
Assist where need as directed by the Warehouse Cell Leader and Materials Lead
Must professionally communicate and collaborate with supervisors and team members regarding warehouse goals while also being able to influence needs for overtime and labor support when needs arise

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational education/training is preferred
At least 2 years of experience within a warehousing position
Knowledge of Microsoft Office is preferred
Avante inventory management preferred
Ability to manage time effectively
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal communication skills, strong written communication skills
Knowledge of warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving, order fulfillment, and inventory management preferred
Excellent task-oriented follow through
Ability to frequently lift up to 60lbs, pull up to 100lbs, and stand 100% of the time
Ability to work in inclement weather for short periods of time