Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

In 1952, Columbus Equipment Company was founded by Bill Early, who was known around the world as a legend – a true innovator in the heavy equipment industry. Recognized today as Ohio's Dependable Dealer, the company's commitment to employees and unmatched reputation for product support excellence extends across the State of Ohio, as well as the Midwest region.

Remaining a family owned business, Columbus Equipment has expanded into ten locations and continues to be committed to being the best—the best equipment, the best product support, the best customer service, and the best overall experience when it comes to purchasing heavy equipment.

We realize that our employees are our most important resource, and that our customers are our most important asset. At Columbus Equipment Company, our customers are our first priority, and we are looking to add team members that will help us build partnerships that will foster success.

Whether you're looking to embark upon a new career or bring a wealth of experience to the table. Columbus Equipment Company is offering attractive benefit packages and compelling career tracks to those in search of a position within our company including, but not limited to:

• Health dental and vision insurance
• 401K
• Vacation and PTO
• STD, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Tailored Training
• Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement
• Succession Pathway

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide excellent customer service while maximizing the dealership’s parts sales.
• Receive, verify, and stock incoming shipments.
• Pull customer orders, transfers, returns, and ship accordingly.
• Locate needed parts quickly and efficiently.
• Maintain inventory shipping and warehouse supplies.
• Clearly communicate parts, pricing, and expected arrival dates.
• Inform customers immediately when expected parts arrival dates have changed or delays are expected.
• Communicate all problems, shortages, and delays to the branch parts manager and/or general parts manager and customers as soon as possible.
• Maintain the parts showroom in a clean, properly stocked, and orderly manner.
• Update posters and flyers as needed.
• Follow all company and branch policies concerning invoicing, stocking, and credits.
• Must be able to follow directions from supervisor.
• Must be able to interact efficiently and have a high level of cooperation with co-workers.
• Follow company guidelines when establishing parts selling prices.
• Report and maintain list of “lost sale” information.
• Ensure that all freight, restocking, and or miscellaneous charges are charged as per company policy.
• Review all requests for “Emergency Orders” with parts manager prior to placing orders.
• Perform parts cycle counts and other inventor control.
• Participate and utilize all parts training when available.
• Maintain current knowledge of products represented by the dealership.
• Actively participate in sales improvement training.

Qualifications

• Must have a safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment Drug Test and Criminal Background Check.
• Written and verbal communication skills, ability to demonstrate and state facts to all contact people.
• Understanding of PC hardware/software (Microsoft Office Suites) including all manufactures web portals.
• Understanding of Manufactures products (specifications, applications, operations, and structures).
• Understanding of Manufactures Parts Policy and Procedure Manuals.
• Detail oriented, organized, and responsible.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle to pick up or deliver parts (less than 10% if the time).

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand for long periods and manage stress in a fast-paced environment.
• Required to use computers and office machines,
• While preforming the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs and ladders, lift 75 lbs regularly and repeatedly, and use hands.
• Must have the ability to enter, exit, and inspect, construction equipment.