Warehouse Specialist - Bethesda, MD

Position: Warehouse Operations / Forklift

As directed, the Warehouse Specialist performs a variety of warehousing duties that require an understanding of the establishment's storage plan.

• Perform quarterly inventory and inspection of warehouse stock stored within Bethesda, GDC, and all other annexed storage locations with semiannual audits.
• Manage shelved stock daily to ensure that all materials are adequately labeled and forward faced for ease of identification.
• Sweep floors and dust shelves daily to ensure the cleanliness of Warehouse spaces and stored materials.
• Ensure shelves are stocked, maintained, and organized in accordance with OSHA Regulations  (General Requirements for Storage) and  (Materials Handling and Storage).
• Record shelf-life data and advise the warehouse manager on shelf-life expirations and reorder quantities.
• Verifying materials (or merchandise) against receiving documents.
• Noting and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages.
• Routing materials to prescribed storage locations.
• Storing, stacking, or palletizing materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods, rearranging and taking inventory of stored materials.
• Examining stored materials and reporting deterioration and damage.
• Removing material from storage and preparing it for shipment.
• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places.
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.

• To ensure prompt deliveries, make short and efficient routes using both GPS and traditional maps.
• Drive van on predefined routes according to priority lists.
• Offload furniture at sites and give consumers instructions on how to put it together.
• Perform quality control checks on incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Ensure accurate order fulfillment and timely delivery of products.
• Collaborate with warehouse supervisor to maintain inventory accuracy and organization.
• Utilize RF scanner to track inventory movements and update system records.
• Operate heavy equipment, such as forklifts, to safely transport materials within the warehouse.
• Assist with picking, packing, and labeling of orders.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Use mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.

• Three years prior experience working in a distribution center or warehouse environment.
• Proficiency in using RF scanners for inventory management.
• Valid forklift certification and experience operating heavy equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform quality control checks.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks as required for materials handling.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License.
• Must have the ability to pass a Local Background check.
• Good Driving Record, with no more than two moving violations or DUIs in the past five years. Compliance includes, but is not limited to, random drug testing, post-accident drug testing, and driver records.