Warehouse Operator / Driver

Job Description

We are seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our growing team at Midwest Refrigeration. The ideal candidate can multi-task in a fast-paced environment, is self-driven, and hardworking.

The job of the Warehouse Operator is to perform day-to-day work independently, while maintaining warehouse required inventory levels; ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders are correct; verifying stock and identifying losses; maintain an organized warehouse layout; loads and unloads freight; maintains records and manage all returns.· Responsible for the upkeep of Company shop vans and trucks.

Maintains Company parts, equipment and tools, ensuring they are in good working condition

Pick up and deliver parts and tools to various work sites

Haul all waste materials to dump as required

Loads and unloads deliveries for the purpose of receiving stock and/or filling orders for the Construction or Service Department

Distributes packages received for ordering Department

Operates warehouse equipment (e.g. forklift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.) for the purpose of moving large and heavy items safely and effectively

Receives stock and non-stock items for the purpose of ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders are correct

Ensure that all warehouse areas are kept clean and free of any safety hazards

Provides a high quality cleaning service that includes tasks such as emptying bins, mopping, and performing landscape duties as assigned

Research discrepancies on orders and/or packing slips for the purpose of correcting errors and/or returning damaged/incorrect items to vendors

Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area

Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned by Service Manager

Job Minimum Requirements:

Ability to perform multiple and, on occasions technical tasks

2-5 years working in a warehouse with forklift experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Must have a valid CA driver’s license with a clean driving record

Current DOT medical card or ability to get one

Experience and/ or knowledge of HVAC/R equipment strongly recommended

Ability to safely operate vehicles equipped with manual and automatic transmission

Work independently without direct supervision

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to read and understand instructions in safety and or policy manuals

Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with a diverse population

Ability to use Microsoft suite (word, excel, email) and the internet.

Ability to type data into internal and customer systems

Full-time