Job Summary
As a Facilities Associate, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of specialized equipment (PR, PE, RR) used in the movement and handling of goods, recycling and waste within the Distribution Center. Your role is crucial in ensuring smooth operations, optimizing productivity, and maintaining a safe working environment. This position requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced warehouse environment. West Marine is a Drug-Free and Equal Opportunity Employer.
Primary Responsibilities
- Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to safety regulations and procedures while operating line support equipment and performing warehouse tasks. Conduct pre-operational equipment checks, follow safe operating practices, and report any safety hazards or incidents to management immediately.
- Equipment Operation: Operate various types of line support equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, and order pickers to move, stack, and retrieve goods within the distribution center. Safely maneuver equipment in narrow aisles and confined spaces while adhering to established safety guidelines.
- Supplies Replenishment: Collaborate with warehouse personnel to replenish all required supplies (cartons, labels, packing supplies, etc.) accurately and efficiently within an assigned area of responsibility. Retrieve supplies from Inbound dock or storage locations and deliver them to appropriate areas in a timely manner.
- Quality Assurance: Inspect incoming supplies for damage, discrepancies, or quality issues. Follow established procedures for rejecting or quarantining defective items and communicate any issues to Facilities and Inventory Control Leadership for resolution.
- Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and organized assigned work area at all times during your scheduled shift. Dispose of recycled cardboard, plastic, pallets, and debris properly to ensure a safe and clutter-free environment for all employees. Ensure all trash cans and recycling containers are emptied frequently within your assigned area of responsibility.
- Communication: Communicate effectively with Leadership, coworkers, and other departments to coordinate workflow, resolve issues, and ensure efficient operations. Provide feedback on process improvements or equipment maintenance needs to enhance productivity and safety.
Minimum Qualifications Required
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Experience:
- Previous experience operating PITs in a warehouse or distribution center setting required
- Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control principles, and safety regulations preferred
Skills:
- Ability to operate line support equipment safely and proficiently, with good hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness
- Physical fitness and ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects weighing up to 35 pounds
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and overtime as needed
- Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and following established safety protocols at all times
Physical Description
Typical Working Conditions:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Crew Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the Crew Member regularly works near moving equipment.
- Position is routinely exposed to hot and cold temperatures during Summer and Winter months in the Distribution Center
Essential Physical Tasks:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Crew Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the Crew Member is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, use hands to handle or feel. The Crew Member is occasionally required to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and bend. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or team lift items greater than 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Other Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Willing to submit to a criminal background check
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those in this description. To review many of the benefits West Marine offers, along with starting pay ranges for select states, please visit our benefits page at www.embbenefits.com/wm-home/. Join us at West Marine and help us provide the best boating experience for our customers!
Equal Opportunity Employer
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