Warehouse Technician/Forklift Operator
Welcome to the W. West Team!
We handle everything from Schematic Design to Equipment Procurement, Delivery and Installation here at W. West with the goal of bringing owner and operator visions and dreams to reality!
The desired outcomes of every department at W. West are simple. We strive to exceed customer expectations, create the very best employee experience, and surpass our financial performance goals. We are a Hospitality Design and Install company, and that hospitality is felt in everything we do. We are a privately owned and operated Colorado firm focused on creating innovative and efficient food service environments.
The Warehouse Technician position is an incredibly important part of what we do. We consolidate entire restaurant packages in our east Denver warehouse in a "just-in-time" fashion. As our space is limited we aspire to bring in LTL, FTL and single item shipments as close to our ship-out date as possible. To that end, spatial intelligence, organization and incredible care are required to ensure success. We seldom to never have the time to replace equipment that is damaged in our facility and keep our projects on schedule. We are not looking for a fast forklift driver, but a careful one.
Much of this job is autonomous. Honestly, integrity, attention to detail and product care are the most important characteristics of the perfect candidate.
Responsibilities:
Operate forklift (will be certified upon hire with our insurance carriers)
Receive top-heavy or otherwise awkward items from both lot-level flatbed trucks and dock-level doors.
Push-pull-lift at least 50 lbs. throughout the working shift.
Must have reliable means of transportation to and from work.
Required to process inbound BOL's, packing slips and delivery paperwork.
Required to perform purchase order and item receipt matching and perform "item receipt procedure" accurately and immediately upon receipt.
Communicate internally with colleagues as to item receipts, fulfillments, shorts, partials, freight damage, loading and out-bound project readiness.
Must be able to clearly and concisely photograph and record damaged items or items received in questionable condition.
Maintain our warehouse in a clean and orderly manner at all times.
Maintain and perform routine building and grounds maintenance including but not limited to mowing grass, applying fertilizer, landscape maintenance, snow removal, painting, basic carpentry and supply ordering.
Must have sharp basic computer skills and a willingness to learn.
Required to process inbound BOL's, packing slips and delivery paperwork.
Must be able to read and comprehend detailed customer requirements, data sheets and supplier specifications
Must be proficient in all MS Office suite apps.
Education/Certifications:
High-School GED
Relevant training and trade experience
Experience/Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of (2) two years logistics/warehouse experience preferred
General knowledge of food service equipment preferred
Other Skills/Abilities: Able to work independently, multi-task, work with a team, and possess strong communication skills.
Familiarity with various freight carrier paperwork, computer software, barcode scanning and label generation.