Warehouse Specialist

Job Description

Warehouse Manager | IES Communications

The Tone:
This is a full-time, direct hire role at IES Communications, located onsite (specific city not provided). While titled Warehouse Manager, this description details responsibilities aligned with a Warehouse Specialist, supporting IES Communications, a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to various end markets, including electrical, mechanical, and communications contracting solutions. This role is crucial for maintaining the efficiency and quality of warehouse operations, ensuring materials are properly managed and accounted for to support the company’s extensive network of over 131 domestic locations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Onsite, (city not specified)
• Pay: $19–$24 hourly
• Mission: To support efficient warehouse operations through accurate inventory management, careful handling of materials, and timely reporting of activities.
• Tech Stack: SAP, Spectrum, Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook

What You’ll Actually Do
• Packaging and Labeling: Properly package, label, and tag warehouse inventory for accurate identification and storage.
• Daily Operations Log: Complete and log daily activities including receiving, shipping, stocking, tooling, auditing, and issuing all materials and completing special assignments.
• Inventory Management: Conduct cycle-counts of inventory and manage the daily log to ensure accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
• Material Handling: Load and unload goods and supplies, ensuring proper handling to prevent damage and maintain quality.
• Quality Control: Maintain warehouse quality by keeping track of all damaged inventory and reporting it in a timely manner.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. High School diploma or GED equivalency. Entry-level knowledge of operating warehouse machinery and equipment.
• Experience: Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a warehouse environment. Basic understanding of operating systems (SAP, Spectrum). Intermediate skill level using Windows, Word, Excel and Outlook. Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
• Skills: Ability to properly package, label, and tag inventory; conduct cycle-counts; load and unload goods; use power tools; maintain physical agility for warehouse inventory tasks; and potentially operate forklifts and company vehicles.
• Bonus: Familiarity with cycle-counting, order picking, shipping, receiving, and operating a forklift. Knowledge of 5S organization and Lean principles.