Warehouse Operations Technician

About Us

We are a leading industrial mechanical, electrical, and civil construction services provider for the fossil and nuclear power, pulp and paper, chemical, mining, and general manufacturing industries. We provide a full range of industrial facilities maintenance and process maintenance services.

Job Summary

About Us:

Backed by more than 40 years of experience and one of the industry's leading safety performance records, PPM, helps clients address the complex challenges inherent in today's manufacturing and industrial facilities environment. Our wide experience in meeting industrial plant maintenance needs enables us to implement systems and processes that keep your facilities and equipment running at consistently optimum levels.

Job Title: PPM Warehouse Operations Technician --- Columbia, SC

Job Summary:

A responsible materials management, operating level position.  Work performed by this individual involves the performance of practical and safe storage methods and procedures, maintenance of computer related inventory records, issuance of replacement spare parts, supplies and materials, processing of purchase requisitions, receipts, shipments and materials pre-staging, dealing with vendors and buying parts and materials. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the operation of the warehouse(s) and participates in receipt, storage, and issuance activities involving supplies, materials, equipment and spare parts.
• Maintains perpetual inventory controls both manually and using a computer terminal.
• Purchase parts and materials and deals with vendors for a large division.
• Maintains efficient reclamation program for the return to inventory of usable items. 
• Updates plant and property records as required.
• Knowledge of majority of the job functions in a warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of storekeeping and shipping methods and practices.
• Knowledge of parts, materials, supplies, and general commodities.
• Knowledge of storekeeping and shipping methods and practices.
• Knowledge of storeroom operating methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of purchasing and requisitioning procedures.
• Knowledge of computer inventory software.
• Ability to use and maintain a computer based inventory.
• Ability to perform 'lead' responsibilities in major areas of a warehouse.
• Ability to work on an automated inventory control system, to input data in a highly accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to maintain records of complexity, to prepare reports and performs other clerical work.
• Ability to perform other work requiring good physical condition, strength and agility.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, and vendors.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory control using cycle counts.
• May assist in maintaining capital property record inventory.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma from an accredited school or its equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in warehousing in a similar working environment.

Physical Requirements/Job Site Requirements:

• Must be able to complete hiring paperwork electronically through DocuSign
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid telephone.
• May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department. 
• Position may be designated as Mission Critical by Department Director.
• May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must posses enough strength and stamina to perform the technical duties and essential functions as identified above
• Must be able to move in and around confined spaces and uneven areas
• Must have full range of motion consistent with age
• Must be able to climb and maintain balance ladders
• Must be able to adequately hear and respond to voice commands and alerts from other employees, alarms and other job-related noises
• Visual acuity, depth perception and color discrimination consistent with that required to work at heights and on uneven surfaces
• Safety/Steel toe shoes are required.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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