DiVal Safety Equipment, Syracuse, NY
DiVal Safety Equipment, a leader in the industrial safety, Fire, and EMS distribution business, is looking for an associate with a “whatever it takes” attitude. The focus of this position is to oversee the day-to-day operations, delegate, empower, and become an advocate for your team, while maintaining a safe, credible, and positive working environment.
Candidates must possess:
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Positive Energy and enjoy assisting and serving others.
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Make the customers experience positive, productive and enjoyable.
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Strong Productive Work Ethic and Sense of Urgency.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks.
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Willingness to learn and develop teammates and grow personal skills.
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Always focus on safety – safety training and direction must be adhered to.
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Provide a safe working environment for all teammates via weekly safety training and enforcing policies for equipment while addressing unsafe conditions. Provide documentation and disciplinary action (if necessary) and continual training.
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Ensure all Purchase Orders that arrive are received and put away within 24 hours.
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‘Facting’ maintenance of the warehouse completed daily.
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(F.A.C.T.S. = face product, align product, clean/cut, tag, and sweep).
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Maintain ongoing communication with direct manager, customers, vendors, and other DiVal teammates.
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Regularly inspect the warehouse for cleanliness and potential safety hazards, including all vehicles and powered industrial trucks.
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Conduct bi-weekly safety meetings with the team and engage their interest by choosing topics that resonate with them.
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Attend and be prepared for all regularly scheduled meetings, including but not limited to weekly regional meetings, bi-weekly manager meetings, monthly satellite operations meetings, and monthly satellite safety meetings.
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Assist with the investigation of any issues that question warehouse credibility addressing all concerns with the highest sense of urgency.
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Regularly update all satellite shared files as necessary to ensure that metrics and other data are current for review by the regional manager.
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Collaborate with your manager to develop continuous technological improvements working in conjunction with the I.T. department to improve productivity and efficiency.
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Coordinate with manager and HR to address personnel needs by assisting in the recruiting, training, and development process.
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Potential for travel opportunities to other satellites for support.
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Willingly participate in further training, meetings, and certifications as required to meet the future requirements of this position.
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Perform additional warehouse duties that may arise and assigned by your direct manager, including daily opening, and closing duties.
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Live by the Values of DiVal Safety: Be Safe, Be Accountable, Be Credible, Be Positive, Be Smart and Be Committed.
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Ability to pass a NON D.O.T. physical with drug screen.
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Strong communication/organizational skills and detail oriented.
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Ability to assess personnel and processes with an eye towards continuous improvement.
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Ability to lift, up to, 50 pounds. on a repetitive basis.
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Experience driving a 26’ box truck (Preferred).
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Problem-solving skills to handle customer complaints and production issues.
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AS400 background. (Preferred).
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Proficient in Microsoft programs including Outlook, Teams, and Word. (Preferred)
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Experienced with handheld equipment, including RF scanners, palm devices, and tablets. (Preferred).
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Experienced with warehouse equipment including forklifts, electric pallet trucks, elevated work platforms, and manual pallet jacks. (Preferred).
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Valid Driver’s License.
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High school diploma / GED equivalent.
Benefits:
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Medical benefits.
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Dental & vision benefits.
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Other voluntary benefits (STD, LTD, Accident, Critical illness, Life insurance).
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Company provided life insurance policy.
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401K.
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Paid time off.
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.
