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Warehouse Specialist

Teichert, Inc.
company vehicle
United States, California, Ontario
Jun 25, 2025
Purpose The Warehouse Specialist supports field and shop operations by efficiently sourcing, receiving, organizing, and distributing parts, tools, and supplies critical to equipment maintenance and construction activities. This role serves as a key liaison between internal teams and external vendors, ensuring the timely delivery and availability of materials. By managing inventory, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and facilitating accurate documentation, the Warehouse Specialist helps keep projects running smoothly and equipment operating efficiently in support of heavy civil pipeline and utility construction operations. Focus & Scope Essential duties and responsibilities, i.e. those which are basic, necessary, and an integral part of the job, are indicated below: Technical / Specialty Area Communicates with internal customers (project staff, foremen and welders) regarding the parts, tools and supplies needed to meet immediate repair demands Clarifies and communicates the process, availability and timeline for obtaining requested parts Communicates with vendors and salesmen to identify, locate and obtain parts, tools and supplies Uses computer, phone and in-person contacts with vendors and salesmen Researches electronic and hard copy parts manuals and catalogs to locate and purchase specified items Tracks down used parts availability from nation-wide sources Converts weights and sizes to/ from metric, as needed Receives in-coming shipments, checks quantities & signs bills of lading Uses forklift, rigging, handcarts and manually unloads and stocks items Conducts visual inspection to check quality and condition of both new and used items Stocks parts, tools and supplies on shelves, racks or pallets in the warehouse or yard Manages inventory by organizing items and available space, according to changing needs; approximately 50% of the role Uses push cart, hand truck or hand-carries requested items for distribution to mechanics and welders in shop Uses forklift to pick orders and load trucks for field mechanics Generates parts requisitions, purchase orders, warranty claims, vendor credit memos and parts identifications Uses an electric scribe to identify parts and tools Labels items not safe for use and files completed documents Sweeps office and warehouse floors, dusts storage shelves and washes office windows to maintains work area in a clean and safe condition Picks up trash, packaging and debris in storage yard and warehouse Drives company pick-up truck for off-site errands to pick up or deliver items May drive to designated work site to look at equipment for parts identification, for ordering Operates various sizes of forklifts to load and unload boxes of supplies, large items, palletized items and steel Uses forklift to stock and organize storage yard and warehouse Attends Safety meetings, as scheduled Meets with foreman for pre-task planning and regarding the status of parts availability Attends training meetings, as needed Relationships, Qualifications, and Requirements Key Relationships Reports to: Superintendent Direct Reports: None External Customers: Vendors and suppliers Internal Customers: General Superintendent, Superintendents, Foremen, and other staff Job Qualifications & Requirements Education: High School diploma or GED, required; Additional college courses or technical training, helpful. Experience& Industry Expertise: Minimum 5-years' experience in construction or comparable work experience in heavy equipment parts. Specific Job Requirements: Successful completion of pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background investigation Valid California Driver's License, Class C Company Forklift Certification Current on all company required safety and regulatory training Ability to preserve confidential and proprietary information and successfully avoid conflicts-of-interest Comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end strategic sourcing process Excellent understanding of the construction industry, particularly in heavy construction utilities Ability to build and lead cross-functional teams General financial analysis skills Strong ability using rigorous logic and sound reasoning to solve difficult problems Ability to perform total cost analysis Ability to plan and manage projects Ability to perform procurement-related economic financial analyses Driven to meeting or exceeding business and financial milestones Excellent judgment and decision-making Demonstrated ability to persuade and influence senior leaders across departments Strong communication skills: verbal, written, presentation, facilitation and listening Ability to collaboratively develop and engage others in a commitment to sourcing strategy, values and goals Strong focus on customer satisfaction Ability to interpret, summarize and communicate complex reports, analysis and information to others in a way that is easily understood Strong time management skill Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Occasional overnight travel Key Competencies Relationship Management Business Acumen Communications Organization and Management People Management People Development Technology: Microsoft Office Technical competence in business and/or finance Equipment Used, Physical Demands and Work Environment Equipment Used: Personal computer, telephone, pagers, company vehicle, personal protective equipment (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection) Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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. Physical: Sitting for long periods of time working at the computer or driving to job sites. Job site visits require walking on uneven ground, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling in confined or enclosed spaces. Some lifting and carrying of materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May work long hours during peak seasons. Work Environment: Exposed to the conditions of job sites which can include loud noise, dust, fumes, and extreme weather conditions prevalent at the time. May work various shifts or hours, including early mornings, dusk or evenings. Parts office, storage yard and warehouse and repair shop with adequate temperatures and lighting, low levels of noise. HOURLY BASE SALARY RANGE: $34.81 - $48.74 The range displayed reflects the range the company reasonable expects to pay for the position. The actual base salary is subject to variation due to the role, level, geographic location, relevant education, training, or experience, among other factors. Employer Disclosure Statement The above statements and job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are performed as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer Teichert and its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at our company are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Notice to Staffing Agencies Teichert, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Teichert") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Teichert, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Teichert mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Teichert employees, or to Teichert's resume database will be considered Teichert property. Teichert will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Teichert will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Teichert's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Teichert will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Teichert's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Teichert employee is authorized to bind Teichert to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.