Warehouse Person

Introduction

Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this Warehouse position!

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 600 employees located in 7 Western States.

As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match
• Full benefits with options to suit everyone
• Incentive based on safety, up to .60 cents
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
• Compensation based on knowledge, skills, and ability

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, Swing Shift, with limited after hours and weekends as required

Starting Wage: $18.50 - $27.30, depending on experience, plus $1.25 shift differential

Farwest Steel's Operations Department seeks a knowledgeable and dependable individual to join their team as a Warehouse Person. The role includes safely accurate order fulfillment, loading and unloading trucks and rail cars, assisting machine operators, operating equipment to service customer needs and add value to sales, and assisting sales with warehouse and inventory information.

All applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check and must be eligible to legally work in the US.

• Pull material, fill orders, and prepare material for delivery, with a focus on safety while enhancing customer satisfaction through accuracy and product quality.
• Move material from trucks and railcars, restock racks using Farwest procedures and equipment, track material and heat numbers for certification, and rotate material to keep it accessible.
• Assist machine operators, prepare parts for packaging and delivery per customer requirements, operate all warehouse machines, and drive truck around bays.
• Perform maintenance and safety duties, including attending safety and production meetings and monitoring tools and equipment to ensure safe operation and minimal downtime.
• Assist customers by filling and loading their material professionally, and support sales staff with warehouse and inventory questions and issues.

• High school diploma or equivalent (optional).
• Basic understanding of warehouse functions and equipment operation.
• Effective oral and written communication in English.
• Ability to work in a team environment and treat employees and customers with respect, courtesy and tact.
• Perform routine office support, understand written and oral instruction, and make mathematical calculations.

Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace.