**** This position is an on-call position with a guaranteed 3-hour "show up" time.****
Job Purpose
As a Vertical Asset Recovery Specialist (VARS) you will be responsible for performing specialized tasks at heights, including inspection, maintenance, repairs, cleaning, and restacking of palletized goods. Safety will be at a premium, and you will employ strict protocols and use protective gear.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Use of safety equipment to climb to heights that may exceed 60’ within an industrial racking system.
- Inspection and assessment of situations, such as stalled shuttles, broken or toppled pallets, or other items such as technology devices installed above or within the structure.
- Troubleshooting shuttles and performing procedures to recover shuttles when stalled or derailed, or removing shuttles for service when required.
- Restacking goods from capsized pallets and recovering damaged goods.
- Cleaning up damaged goods.
- Use hand or power tools as needed to make repairs or perform maintenance on shuttles or racking.
- Utilize lifts and build scaffolding or work platforms as needed to perform assigned tasks.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two to Three (2-3) years of climbing warehouse experience.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Basic math skills.
- Previous Forklift, Boom Lift or Scissor Lift Certification preferred.
- IRATA or OSHA certifications in working at heights.
Safety Requirements
- Must wear steel toed boots/shoes, safety vest and harness and fall protection equipment.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- High physical fitness and dexterity.
