Warehouse Assistant- Chantilly, Virginia

The Warehouse Assistant will assist the Warehouse Manager in taking care of various aspects of everyday functioning of the warehouse, including but not limited to shipping and receiving. This position will maintain inventory and will assist in ensuring a clean and organized warehouse is maintained. They are responsible for following all security and safety programs to maintain safe and efficient warehouse conditions

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain all inventory and assist in maintaining a clean and organized warehouse.

• Maintain all warehouse equipment in a safe and working condition.

• Manage data entry to accurately track goods quantities and locations.

• Safely operate warehouse machinery and equipment.

• Test mechanical products or equipment.

• Install, maintain, and dispose batteries.

• Lift, load, and unload trucks

• Forklift operations, must have completed OSHA safety classes prior to operating

• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Success Factors

To be successful in this position, the Warehouse Assistant must demonstrate excellent organization skills and work as a team player.

He/she must have the ability to establish and maintain relationships with other staff, employees, and the general public. The Warehouse Assistant must be able communicate clearly and effectively with all parties.

It is also vital for the Warehouse Assistant to comply with all company safety programs, policies and procedures. The Warehouse Assistant must be able to pass a drug screening test and work in a drug free workplace

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education)

• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record

• Ability to use hand, power and pneumatic tools, read tape measure.

• Forklift experience required, two (2) years' experience preferred.

• OSHA Certified in Forklift Operations

Preferred Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education)

• HS Diploma or equivalent

• Working knowledge of rigging, cranes, and commercial moving and storage

Professional Skills

• Proficient knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to adjust straps, move equipment and perform daily duties; reach with hands and arms; push feet to operate forklift; pull handles and grasp equipment; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Other Requirements:

Must be able to work in a highly functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI's customers have come to expect.

This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by the incumbent and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

MEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.