Warehouse Operations Specialist

Summary

The Warehouse Specialist will work to process material orders and deliveries efficiently and accurately at the Pineville, North Carolina Warehouse. The hours of operation are 7:00 am – 4:00 pm with overtime being available due to customer demand.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Unload vendor deliveries and provide accurate receipt records to match materials ordered on corresponding purchase orders.
• Process incoming customer sales orders for shipment by accurately gathering the items on each order and preparing them for shipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse and yard space so that orders and deliveries are processed safely and efficiently.
• Participate in the month-end inventory count by accurately recording current inventory counts and comparing them to the accounting system count to ensure accuracy for month-end adjustments.
• Drive company vehicles as needed to pick up local vendor material orders as needed to complete customer orders and keep stock in place at the warehouse.
• Provide ideas and feedback to logistics teams as to opportunities to improve safety and efficiency of processing incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Set up outgoing orders with shipping vendors so that orders are delivered in a timely manner for our customers.
• Track outgoing orders to ensure that customers have received their shipments in a timely manner.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications

• Equipment operator experience with Forklift and Skytrack. This position will train and certify employees without this experience
• Warehouse or distribution experience
• Recording critical daily information
• CDL License – Will train and pay for employees to receive this certification and pay employee during work hours to achieve this certification.
• The ability to lift 80 pounds to your waist individually with appropriate body mechanics.
• Time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple shipments and deliveries so that the warehouse operates efficiently.
• Clear written and oral communication is required.
• Customer service is at the centerpiece of this business. The position requires that satisfying our customers' demands for on time delivery and regular communication are met.
• Computer experience including email and Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s) and customer location(s).
• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving.
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Benefits

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities

Work Environment/Physical Demand

This position works in a warehouse environment and occasionally travels to support field operation activities. This position requires long periods of standing.

Position type and expected hours of work

This is a full-time, warehouse/jobsite/office position. Typical hours will range from 45-50 hours per week and are subject to change. Office hours will be 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls even during nontypical workdays and hours is also necessary.

Travel

This position requires occasional local (same-day) travel.

Office Location

10801 Nations Ford Road, Pineville, North Carolina

Perks associated with this role

Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre-determined; rather, it builds on the teammate's strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard-pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies.

About Kent Companies

Kent Companies is a full-service specialty trade contractor with operations across Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and the Carolinas. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we believe our people are our greatest assets. We employ over 2,000 trade professionals nationwide and deliver every project with our Four Hallmarks: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. Kent Companies is known as The Leaders in Concrete and continuously ranks in the Top 10 Concrete Contractors nationwide by ENR Magazine.

Kent Companies' family of brands includes Kent Concrete, Kent Underlayments, Kent Facilities, Kent Foundation Solutions, and Foundation Rescue Supply

Kent Underlayments

We are national leaders in gypsum floor underlayment and sound mat installation. We help architects, engineers, and general contractors customize underlayment and sound control systems to meet or exceed architectural specifications. Whether new construction or a landmark revitalization, we bring deep product expertise and extensive manpower to every job.?

About our Southeast Underlayments division

Our Southeast Underlayments group provides underlayments, sound control, waterproofing, concrete, and floor leveling services. Our crews perform new construction and renovation work in a variety of multi-family, commercial, and residential properties. With this team, you'll have a hand in the projects that shape and revitalize your community.

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EEO Statement

At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies' does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions.

The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence, and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Company's commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan.

Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.