Warehouse Associate

The American Solar & Roofing Warehouse Associate is a member of the Operations Team. He/she is responsible for performing day-to-day activities within the Material Distribution Center (MDC), including, but not limited to, forklift operation, staging materials, driving large construction vehicles and cleaning facilities.

• Shifts vary from 4:00AM – 7:00 PM and are flexible with season change and may cover other shifts when needed
• Assist with shipping and receiving of materials and equipment
• Clean and organize facilities on a daily basis (bathrooms and offices included) and other duties as assigned
• Assist with picking and staging material, this includes safely staging heavy items such as inverters, solar modules and MR’s
• Assist in inventory audits
• Pre-assemble materials for construction as needed
• Process orders using inventory software with minimal errors
• Stage construction trucks for the next day
• Maintain a good working relationship with co-workers

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Other

Experience:

• At least one year experience working in a warehouse or construction yard
• Clean driving record, valid driver’s license and ability to obtain DOT Medical Card
• 21 years or older (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations)
• At least one year experience using a powered lift truck
• Ability to travel in support of regional facilities

• Basic understanding of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English (other languages a plus)
• Self starter who can work effectively, patiently and pleasantly with all stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities and work within pressing time constraints
• Willing to work odd hours
• Solid and proven decision making skills
• Strictly adhere to American Solar & Roofing safety guidelines

Overview :
The American Solar Warehouse Associate position is a demanding and sometimes hazardous profession which is designated as a safety-sensitive job. Safety-sensitive jobs require specialized training and physical qualifications in order to reduce the risk of injury to oneself or others.

Strength :
For good reason it is a requirement of the job that one be reasonably strong. Many items in the warehouse are heavy and must be lifted in order to get the job done. Examples:

• Solar Modules – Range from 35 to 50 lbs and are shaped like table tops (approx 40”x60”). There are no handles; one must be able to lift the weight by grabbing across the short side. They are often lifted overhead or to the side and may be lifted up to 10 times a day.
• Inverters & Equipment – Range from 45 to 150 lbs. lifting from ground level to chest height in order to load a truck is a regular daily activity. A 70 lb inverter would be the maximum weight that an individual would be required to lift to chest level. Inverters weighing more than 70 lbs require two people.

Flexibility :
Warehouse employees must be extremely flexible for many reasons. An individual who is not flexible will be predisposed to strains and injuries. Reaching and stretching are a constant of the job. Climbing in and around vehicles, loading material and picking items from pallet racks require reaching and stretching.

Temperature Extremes:
Working an eight to ten hour day inside a warehouse where temperatures range from 120 degrees F to 30 degrees F can be challenging. At these temperatures, there are physiological limitations to one’s physical and mental ability. Therefore, warehouse employees are required to possess physiological attributes that allow for sustained performance in hot and cold conditions.