Warehouse Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is accountable for quality control, receiving, checking and storage of materials and supplies from vendors. Typically, this individual will work closely with the Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Coordinator, Superintendents, Foremen, Dredge Supervision and skilled or semi-skilled craft personnel.

The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives and fills daily orders from supervision such as materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies.
• Processes Quality Control for all Project Managers and Field Managers.
• Performs job assignments in shipping/receiving, inventory and general maintenance.
• Performs job checks on all issued tasks that may be assigned to the warehouse.
• Provides tool room support in inventory, cleaning and check out of tools.
• Completes logs of all incoming shipments.
• Packs, crates, and sends supplies and materials to departments.
• Demonstrates understanding of and compliance with all company inventory, shipping and receiving.
• Loads and records materials, supplies, parts, and tools in and out of the warehouse.
• Complies with all Orion Marine Group Safety / Operational Policies and government regulatory guidelines.
• Promotes a safe, efficient, and organized work environment for employees.
• Maintains general cleanliness, organization, and appearance inside and outside of the warehouse.
• Works closely with all Managers and skilled and semi-skilled crafts persons to complete current projects in a safe and efficient manner.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Preferred experience in a marine construction capacity. In addition, incumbents must have knowledge of field concepts, practices, and procedures. The incumbent must be computer proficient with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

The incumbent must also 1) be well organized in order to effectively, 2) must be able to work in a schedule-driven environment. 3) Able to positively influence and motivate fellow personnel, and 4) possess excellent communication skills.

The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

Must be qualified and physically able to drive regular passenger vehicles to visit work locations and job sites.

In addition, Purchasing Agent must also be capable of:

• Standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and back in performance of work.
• Climbing vertical ladders to heights of 40'-50'.
• Working at elevated heights.
• Lifting objects up to 50 lbs. as required.
• Adapting to extreme temperature changes.
• Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure.
• Remaining calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident. Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.