Job Description

The Warehouse Specialist is instrumental in the staging, loading/unloading process of products and materials as

instructed. Maintain stock and accurate warehouse inventory with a focus on internal and external customer

satisfaction, productivity, material accuracy, material traceability, and safety. May be trained in a variety of tasks to

benefit the efficiency of the shift.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Attend all scheduled safety, department, and company meetings as required
• Follow and enforce company safety polices and safe work practices at all times to ensure safety of self and

others.

• Establish priorities and accepts responsibility for efficiently staging, loading, and unloading material
• Responsible for ensuring inventory is accurate.
• Inspects and verifies all aspects of the material (grade, size, quantity, heat, measurements, etc) when shipping,

receiving, or handling. Reports discrepancies or quality issues to Supervisor.

• Scrutinize customer requirements and special instructions to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure audit and material traceability procedures are being followed throughout the warehouse.
• Inspect and operate all related equipment (overhead cranes, forklifts, etc) in accordance with company and

safety guidelines

• Conducts self in a cooperative, safe, productive and team-oriented manner with supervisors, managers, and

employees.

Physical & Work Requirements:

• Working In a yard or warehouse facility within OSHA guidelines; conditions may be heated and/or unheated,

dusty and noisy; steel-toed boots required daily.

• Facility is a multiple shift operation. Must possess the ability to work a flexible schedule and be on-call at

various times including possible weekends and holidays.

• Fast-paced moderately stressful, constantly changing day to day work environment
• Ability to stand, walk, or be mobile for up to eight hours per shift. Capable of ascending and descending material

handling equipment

• Ability to lift up to 51 pounds as needed. Pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50 pounds
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts or chemicals.
• Wear proper PPE at all times (as described in company policy).
• Operate company vehicles including forklifts and yard trucks

Required Background, Competencies & Expertise:

• High school diploma or GED
• Understanding of SPS policies and procedures
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality procedures where applicable
• Ability to effectively read and use a tape measure, caliper and micrometer, and other hand tools
• Proven experience operating material handling equipment
• Good verbal and written communications
• Ability to read and interpret instructions
• Strong computer, tablet, or mobile device skills
• Proven basic math skills
• Action orientation
• Safety orientation
• Achievement orientation
• Responsibility
• Thoroughness / Detail orientation
• Teamwork
• Persistence
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Background, Competencies & Expertise:

• Three or more years general work experience preferred
• Ability to plan and execute short and long term goals
• Experience in continuous and/or quality management preferred
• Learning agility
• Adaptability