Warehouse Associate / Receiving

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ABOUT US
Avail Medium Voltage Bus Systems is an Avail Infrastructure Company with over 65 years of experience providing custom-engineered products and specialized services to the power generation, distribution, and industrial markets. At Avail, our people empower and define who we are.  We're small enough for your ideas to make an immediate impact and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career.
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Associate to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for receiving, storing, and issuing parts and materials, as well as completing and maintaining related records.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive incoming material and complete related documentation manually or using a computer.
• Unload large materials from trucks using a forklift.
• Unpack and inspect items for defects, reporting any damage.
• Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, or other labeling equipment.
• Store items in a safe, orderly, and accessible manner in the stockroom, storage yard, or other designated area.
• Compare inventory count to physical count of stock; investigate discrepancies and correct errors.
• Clean, organize, and maintain stockroom and storage yard areas.
• Keep records on the use and/or damage of materials and material handling equipment.

• Experience:  At least 3 years of experience performing the above activities is strongly preferred.
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. 

• Generate accurate, legible documentation and perform basic operations on a computer.
• Safely operate a forklift to move a variety of objects in a hazardous environment.

WORK SCHEDULE
The current work schedule is 6:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Some Saturday mornings may also be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Spends over 2/3 of time standing, using hands, and talking/hearing.  Spends app. 1/3 to 2/3 of time walking.  Spends less than 1/3 of time sitting, climbing, reaching, and kneeling. Lifts or exerts force on items weighing up to 40 lbs. Generally requires clear vision at both close and moderate distances (for reading and operating forklift).*
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Industrial manufacturing and warehouse environment with moderate noise level.  Facility is enclosed and is ventilated and heated but is not air-conditioned.  More than 2/3 of time is spent in heat/high humidity. 1/3 of time is spent near moving mechanical parts or working in outdoors weather conditions. 
Skill tests will be administered. This is a full-time position at our plant located in Richland, Mississippi. Local candidates only, please. 

​ ​*The characteristics described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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