Warehouse/Yard Worker

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Our vision at Headway Workforce Solutions is to set the standard for the Human Capital profession by sourcing, recruiting and placing great people with great companies. Headway‘s client focused approach provides both job seekers and employers with a high-touch, best-in-class service model.

At Headway, we strive to be a job seeker‘s career agent by guiding, advising and placing them in the best positions and organizations based on their particular goals.

At Headway, our Character , Commitment and Passion , to both candidates and clients, are the foundation of the company's culture. These principles allow our employees to be more responsive, flexible and customer-centric so we can focus on building strategic value for our client-partners human capital.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We're currently seeking an Warehouse/Yard Worker for a contract opportunity in Fredericksburg, Va. This is a great opportunity to work with one of the world's leading suppliers of a wide range of products, solutions and services in the field of energy technology.

Entry level Yard/ Warehouse position; full-scope yard and warehouse responsibilities including use of hand controlled forklifts and forklift operation, loading and unloading all lumber and building materials, receiving and shipping, picking orders, stocking and counting inventory, monitoring quality of goods and products and completing all necessary paperwork thoroughly and accurately. Assist in sales related administrative and customer service activities. All duties are to be performed within established safety protocol and procedures.
*Safely and efficiently load, unload and build outgoing loads of lumber and building materials into storage facilities, onto semi-trailer trucks and flatbeds, securing all outgoing loads in appropriate and safe stacking method. In some locations, automated loading systems are also utilized.
*Regularly empties trash receptacles and maintains a clean warehouse and yard.
* Safely operates banding equipment, saws and other necessary facility equipment.
*Ensures staging areas, loading docks and bays are clear of any materials, lumber or obstacles.
*Occasionally provides load delivery assistance upon Location Manager directive when loads are difficult or oversized.
*Receives and organizes all incoming lumber, warehouse products, commodities and materials in a timely and efficient manner. Completing all verification paperwork and material distribution into the appropriate bins and storage locations/areas within same business day.
*Participates in and supports Inventory and Inventory Control activities, maintaining organized warehouse and yard as well as counting and preparation work for inventories.
*Open communication with all levels regarding location challenges, solutions and business impacts.

1. Safely and efficiently load, unload and build outgoing loads of lumber and building materials into storage facilities, onto semi-trailer trucks and flatbeds, securing all outgoing loads in appropriate and safe stacking method. In some locations, automated loading systems are also utilized.
2. Regularly empties trash receptacles and maintains a clean warehouse and yard.
3. Safely operates banding equipment, saws and other necessary facility equipment.
4. Ensures staging areas, loading docks and bays are clear of any materials, lumber or obstacles.
5. Occasionally provides load delivery assistance upon Location Manager directive when loads are difficult or oversized.
6. Receives and organizes all incoming lumber, warehouse products, commodities and materials in a timely and efficient manner. Completing all verification paperwork and material distribution into the appropriate bins and storage locations/areas within same business day.
7. Participates in and supports Inventory and Inventory Control activities, maintaining organized warehouse and yard as well as counting and preparation work for inventories.
8. Open communication with all levels regarding location challenges, solutions and business impacts