Material Handler I

Description 

Premier Pump & Power is a family-owned manufacturer of industrial pumps and energy solutions. We specialize in large, custom, portable pump packages, and our products are renowned for their performance, serviceability, and built-in quality. We proudly serve thousands of customers from our global headquarters in Vancouver, Washington and our new manufacturing factory in Houston, Texas. 

Use your logistics expertise and be part of handling a variety of logistics issues in a manufacturing environment. You will support the daily operations to ensure essential parts availability to our fabrication and assembly team, material handling and so on. You will follow standard work and operating procedures to ensure those responsibilities are fulfilled and goals are met. 

This is a full-time position located in Vancouver, Washington.

You will report to the Materials Manager. 

Responsibilities 

• Pull parts kits and different bolts / small items from the warehouse and prepare for the assemblers.
• Organize received parts and pieces in the warehouse.
• Verify the accuracy of quantity and quality of incoming deliveries
• Label every product and place them accordingly
• Identify and locate the right products during the delivery process
• Keep a well-maintained and updated account of stock and inventory
• Handle returns by completing technical documentation and other required communication
• Keep all material handling equipment in the best condition by conducting regular maintenance
• Convey purchasing requirements and keep data on the availability of products in short supply
• General shop clean-up and organization.
• Collaborate with internal departments to locate missing packages, fix incorrect deliveries, and replace damaged products

Qualifications 

• High school Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing setting
• Stocking and/or inventory experience preferred
• 1+ year forklift experience preferred

Benefits 

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) 
• Retirement Plan (401k) company matches up to 4% of employee contributions
• Vacation (up to 40 hours Vacation time accrued in years 1-3, pro-rated in year 1 based on start date)
• Paid Sick Leave  
• 8 paid holidays per calendar year

Employment will be conditioned upon passing a drug screen and background check 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Employees must be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Close vision is required for this job. While performing the responsibilities of this job, employees are required to speak and understand English, stand and sit, and use their fingers and thumbs. Employees are frequently required to reach with their hands and arms and are occasionally required to kneel or stoop. 

While working in the factory, performing inspections and troubleshooting equipment, employees may be asked to work under varying weather conditions, operate heavy machinery and tolerate moderate noise levels. 

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Premier Pump & Power makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled employees and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, including Washington State's Fair Chance Act relating to an applicant's criminal history.