Performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and delivering a variety of materials, equipment and supplies with a focus on the wire department.

• Ability to load, unload, and move materials within or near work site by performing the following duties:
• Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated area per Sales Ticket.
• Read work order or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Package merchandise for shipment by common carrier
• Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand. Unload incoming vehicles and prepare necessary receiving documents.
• Handle freight claims as required.
• Lift heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and clean work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.
• Learn to safely operate all the necessary equipment in work area. Operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and product.
• Familiarize yourself with all electrical merchandise and where it is stored in the warehouse.
• Relocate or rearrange merchandise as required.
• Lock and unlock doors as assigned. Assist in keeping all work areas clean.
• Count, weigh or measure incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and variety against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records; examine incoming shipments for damage or shortages and correspond with shipper.
• • Determine method of shipment utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates; prepare materials for shipping.

    • Participate in counting and inspecting items.

    • Ensure proper documentation and package marking with appropriate placards when moving hazardous materials.

    • Fill orders and issue materials and supplies per requests; document transactions appropriately; prepare requisitions and compute costs; keep records of storeroom inventory.

    • Cutting and spooling all different wire sizes using wire cutting machinery.

    • Track footages of wire on stock wire reels and updating wire tag marker.

    • Communicate when wire inventory levels are low.

    • Other responsibilities may be assigned.

Required Skills

Through previous background and experience, the candidate must be able to demonstrate, with or without an accommodation:

• Knowledge of automated or computerized system operation.

• Knowledge of record keeping practices.

• Knowledge of safety practices, and wears PPE as assigned.

• Skill in lifting heavy packages and objects.

• Skill in operating wire and cable cutting equipment, reels, machines, and cable cutters.

• Skill in operating forklift or other material handling equipment.

• Skill in operating large vehicles in tight and congested areas.

• Ability to effectively communicate.

• Skill in using various hand tools used in preparing, reeling, and cutting wire and cable, i.e. hammers, nails, ropes, tape, plastic and cable termination seals.

• Must be forklift certified.

• Knowledge of cargo securement techniques, chains, binders, straps, ropes, knots, plastic wrap and cargo dunnage used.

• Strong mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, including fractions and decimals.

• Must be able to read and interpret invoices and packing slips.

• Current Forklift Operation Certification required

• Possess in knowledge of QED computer systems, Microsoft Office, Eclipse, etc.

• Must be a team player and abide by QED’s strong core values and beliefs.

Required Experience

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D)
• 1-2 Years related warehouse experience or training; or equivalent combination of Education and Experience
• Shifts vary from 1st - 2nd - 3rd shifts

Through previous background and experience, the candidate must be able to demonstrate, with or without an accommodation:

• Knowledge of automated or computerized system operation.

• Knowledge of record keeping practices.

• Knowledge of safety practices, and wears PPE as assigned.

• Skill in lifting heavy packages and objects.

• Skill in operating wire and cable cutting equipment, reels, machines, and cable cutters.

• Skill in operating forklift or other material handling equipment.

• Skill in operating large vehicles in tight and congested areas.

• Ability to effectively communicate.

• Skill in using various hand tools used in preparing, reeling, and cutting wire and cable, i.e. hammers, nails, ropes, tape, plastic and cable termination seals.

• Must be forklift certified.

• Knowledge of cargo securement techniques, chains, binders, straps, ropes, knots, plastic wrap and cargo dunnage used.

• Strong mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, including fractions and decimals.

• Must be able to read and interpret invoices and packing slips.

• Current Forklift Operation Certification required

• Possess in knowledge of QED computer systems, Microsoft Office, Eclipse, etc.

• Must be a team player and abide by QED’s strong core values and beliefs.