Warehouse Worker II

Join our group of passionate team players, committed to providing the best level of service for our clients in a rewarding environment.   

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1950, Empire Cat is a world-renowned Caterpillar dealer and a top private company in Arizona.  We are a third-generation family-owned company with over 3,700 employees across 30+ locations throughout Arizona, Nevada and portions of Eastern California.  We are a diverse group of people, but we all share an inspiring vision to BE THE BEST. That vision is achieved by our individual commitments to work hard and live our core values every day. 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Pay
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k)
• Tool Discounts/Tool Insurance 
• Technical Training & Professional Development Classes
• And More

JOB DETAILS:

JOB SUMMARY: 

Stock, pick, and package all parts promptly and correctly.  Operate various warehouse equipment including forklifts, stocker picker and other parts related vehicles.  Perform various warehouse functions.  Adapt to and support multifunctional teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Fill orders from stock and package parts.
• Deliver parts to proper areas designated by the shipping code on the Parts Sales Order (PSO).
• Replenish shelf stock.
• Pull PSO in the order assigned by lead person with less than 1 error per 2000 line items pulled.
• On average, at least 325 line items per day or equivalent are pulled.
• Assist in the training of new employees.
• Works safely at all times.  Adheres to all applicable safety policies.  Complies with all company policies, procedures and standards.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Keep Shipping and Receiving areas, docks, bays, and warehouse clean and neat at all times.
• Load common carrier and company truck shipments.
• Ensure trucks are properly loaded and secured.
• Coordinate parts pulling function as necessary.
• Assist in maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Be involved in problem solving, budget, scheduling, customer service, training, and quality.
• Perform a pre-operational check of forklifts and stocker pickers before using them.
• Works within and promotes corporate values.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Must be able to safely operate material handling equipment.
• Must be able and willing to learn about Warranty, Unit Exchange, Warehouse functions and products sold.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to hear backup alarms.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum 1 year experience in a warehouse environment.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, sit, use hands, and talk or hear.
• The employee is required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

• This position is designated as a "Safety-Sensitive Position".   A Safety-Sensitive Position includes tasks or duties that EMPIRE in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.