Warehouse Associate, Fort Lauderdale

Parts and Field Service is a global organization with harmonized processes and tools to deliver the best possible service to our customers. We value diversity, collaboration, respect, and a strong commitment to safety, wellbeing, and the environment. Working for a sustainable future.

Wärtsilä, a SMART technology company, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our team working for a better future.

The position is permanent, and the location is Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The role is shift‑based and may require overtime and occasional weekend work depending on operational needs.

• Support day‑to‑day warehouse operations in Fort Lauderdale, ensuring accurate, timely, and safe handling of materials and spare parts.
• Work in a fast‑paced warehouse environment with constant activity, supporting inbound, outbound, inventory, and local transportation needs.
• Interact daily with internal stakeholders, truck drivers, vendors, and occasionally customers, demonstrating a hands‑on mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm, respectful, and professional under pressure.
• Report to the Warehouse Manager.

• Execute inbound and outbound warehouse activities, including receiving, counting, stocking, picking, packing, and shipping materials, as well as loading and unloading trucks and containers.
• Operate forklifts, hand tools, and power tools safely, ensuring proper handling and movement of goods.
• Perform visual inspection of goods (inbound, outbound, returns, and claims) and conduct cycle counting to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Maintain accurate records in systems, support local transportation needs, and ensure proper upkeep and housekeeping of the warehouse area.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and deliver high‑quality service to customers.
• Perform all activities in compliance with safety standards, including risk assessment, and support S1 handling and on‑call duties (24/7) as required.
• Operate within a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) environment, complying with all regulatory requirements, with additional duties assigned by the line manager as needed.

• High school diploma or technical education in logistics, warehouse operations, or a related field.

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or operational environment is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment.

• Strong safety mindset.
• Team‑oriented attitude with openness to learning and adapting.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Willingness to work shifts (typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with one‑hour lunch), including overtime and occasional weekend work when operationally required.
• Ability to perform physical work in a warehouse environment.
• Experience working with SAP or other warehouse management systems.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or service warehouse environments.

• High integrity.
• Passion for customer service and technical excellence.
• Strong focus on quality and safety.
• Critical thinking.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in languages needed to support the team.
• Strong organizational skills and a team player mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Vision:
  Close;
  Distance;
  Depth
• Clear Speech
• Touching:
  Dexterity;
  Hand;
  Finger
• Ability to Mount and Dismount Forklift/Truck
• Pushing/Pulling/Stoop/Kneel/Crouch or Crawl
• Lifting: 45 Pounds; 5 Times per shift
• Carrying: 25 Pounds; 5 Times per shift
• Driving (local/over the road)
• Bend/Squat/Sit and Stand for a prolonged period of time
• Climbing / Balance

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Candidates for regular positions located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must be a U.S. citizen, national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee with valid work permit or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255a(1).

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