Warehouse Associate/Driver - Urgent Position

We are hiring a motivated Warehouse Associate/Driver to join our stellar team at NIC Partners, Inc in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Warehouse Associate/Driver is an exceptional opportunity to develop vital skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, creativity and have the right determination for the job, then apply for the position of Warehouse Associate/Driver at NIC Partners, Inc today!

Job Title: Warehouse Associate/Driver
Dept. /Division:Operations
Manager's Title:Special Systems Manager
FLSA Class:Non-Exempt
Supervisor's Title:Resource Supervisor
Pay Range: $17.00-$20.00 per hour
We are a Southern California-based IT solutions provider with a contractor background. We strive to provide the best possible digital infrastructure and security solutions for our education, healthcare, government, and commercial clients.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, 401(k), Life Insurance, ESOP.
*We ask that onboarding employees be COVID-19 vaccinated and provide vaccination documentation upon hire OR have a reasonable request for exemption.

Job Purpose: The Warehouse Associate/Driver works as part of the warehouse operations team performing general warehouse duties including loading, unloading and updating records. The job includes making prompt and courteous deliveries and/or pick-ups of materials/equipment and packages from one location to another, usually warehouse, suppliers, customers, or project sites. Performs all job responsibilities in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
Essential Job Functions: Knows location of material/equipment in warehouse. Ensures warehouse is clean and organized at all times; maintains clear aisles and walkwaysDelivers materials to projects as neededCreate transmittals for inventory being delivered when one is not providedLoads trucks accurately and safely for material/equipment deliveriesUnloads equipment at customer location and/or project siteObtain the appropriate transmittal sign-offDrives company vehicle for material/equipment deliveries or pick-ups, obeys traffic laws and safety procedures. Maintains appropriate licensing, credentials and acceptable driving record.Ensures that company vehicles and equipment remain clean, tidy and in good working conditionRetrieves material from the warehouse and other locationsOperates warehouse equipment and vehicles, including trucks, forklifts and pallet jacksBackup to Warehouse AssociateInspects shipments of materials, equipment and supplies received in order to ensure compliance with purchase order specifications. Identifies and reports shortages, defects/damages and other discrepancies.Checks in and puts away material, verifying quantities and quality of received material. Ensures material is organized in storage in an efficient, effective and safe manner to conserve space and comply with safety proceduresPackages and ships materials to projectsAssists in periodic physical inventory audits of warehoused items and assets as required; updates inventory records and reports discrepanciesAlways conduct self in a professional and ethical manner. Treat external and internal customers and associates with courtesy and respect.Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner, following safe lifting practices to avoid injuries. Inform manager of any potentially hazardous conditions.Participate in ongoing education and training as directed or desired.Perform other responsibilities as directed.Abilities and Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and arms to finger, handle, feel, or carry; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance or stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 lbs. and up to 25 lbs. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 100 lbs. Must be able to safely tolerate heat in the summer and cold in the winter.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; read and identify numbers for accurate order filling and receiving of material. The employee is regularly required to apply sound reasoning and logic performing daily tasks. The employee is required to be able to safely operate a company vehicle forklift, and/or pallet jack.Organization skills – strong organization skills to complete a number of deliveries in one day and make sure that inventories and records are kept up to dateAttention to detail – ability to work with a number of items and clients, must have good attention to detail to verify the correct items are delivered to the right place and that the correct paperwork is filled outTime management – ability to prioritizes tasks and manage their time so that all deliveries are completed on timeAdherence to safety – ability to maintain safe working habits when lifting heavy items or equipment. Must adhere to road safety rules and regulationsCommunication skills– strong customer service skills to communicate professionally with suppliers and customersResponsibilities/Duties Completes time sheet on a daily basisAttends required meetings for collaboration and communication effortsEvaluates warehouse work processes and offers continuous improvement to the organizationPerforms and documents 90-day/annual performance evaluations and monthly one-on-one meetings with managerWorks Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Works alternate schedules, as needed, to meet customer deadlines (including: early morning, late nights, or overnight visits)Works additional hours, on-call/after-hours and/or weekends, as needed, to meet deadlines or to fulfill travel obligations.Adheres to all company policies, procedures, standards and safety rulesPerforms other duties/responsibilities, as required or assigned by the managerExperience/Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred1-2 years experience working in warehousing, receiving, inventory control, materials management or similar industryEquivalent combination of education and experiencePossession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.Working knowledge of warehouse logistics, inventory accountability, asset control, shipping and receiving management Forklift certification and/or ability to successfully complete forklift training and operate machinery safely according to company protocolKnowledge/Skills/Abilities: General:Ability to prioritize and drive results with a high emphasis on detail, quality, and follow-up skills; self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision or in a team-oriented environment; ability to follow verbal and written instructions, to maintain the confidentiality of data; ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner;
Personal: Exhibits a professional demeanor with excellent time management, written, verbal communication, organizational, interpersonal, customer service and presentation skills; ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, contractors, managers, 3rd parties, and customers as needed; ability to address conflict with others constructively; team player; flexible, adaptable and able to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic, high-pressure, fast-paced environment, both personally and delegated through staff.
Communication: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, standards/procedures and documentation; ability to effectively interact and communicate clearly in business-friendly and user-friendly language to different teams, such as sales, engineering, management and/or customers
Reasoning:Ability to think logically and analyze applications and business process requirements; ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Mathematical: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Computer:Excellent understanding of PC and standard Office systems (software/ hardware.) Ability to proficiently use computer software programs or related applications, Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, Excel, and virtual technologies, group voice conferencing, web conferencing (WebEx) and other industry-specific technology tools used within the organization. Willingness to learn additional software applications.
Physical and Environmental Elements: Physical demands:Work is both physically and mentally demanding. Ability to frequently stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for over 2/3 of normal shift. Ability to sit occasionally. Ability to talk and hear regularly. Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Ability to frequently use hands or fingers (repetitive hand movement), handle, or feel objects, tools or controls for over 2/3 of normal shift.
Vision:Ability to see at close range (20 inches or less), at a distance (clear vision at 20 feet or more), ability to identify and distinguish colors, ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships, and ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
Work Environment:Employees work indoor, outdoor or in warehouse/office environments and are exposed to equipment, tools, dust, and airborne particles. Noise levels are usually moderate. Ability to operate Forklift, when necessary. Ability to use safety equipment including but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots and hardhats.

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