Warehouse Associate

About Us
Wärtsilä is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, we strive to optimize the environmental and economic performance of our customers' vessels and power plants. Our diverse and inclusive work environment fosters creativity and collaboration, providing employees with opportunities for professional growth and development. By joining Wärtsilä, you will be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the maritime and energy industries. We invite you to explore the exciting career opportunities that await you at Wärtsilä.

About the role
We are currently seeking a full time Warehouse Associate to join our Parts & Field Services team.  This person will be accountable for handling inbound goods, outbound shipments, ensuring accuracy of inventory stock, and adhering to local workplace health, safety and environmental regulations.  The ideal candidate will have previous experience in logistics, warehousing, or supply chain. 

Main Responsibilities

• Inbound activities: Receive, count and stock material.
• Outbound activities: pick, pack and ship items.
• Operate forklifts and hand/power tools safely.
• Load / unload trucks.
• Handle production orders
• Loading / Unloading of container
• Visual inspection of goods inbound / outbound / returns / claims for damage and discrepancies
• Cycle counting of inventory according to requirements.
• Maintain records in timely order in tools and programs as required by stakeholders.
• Maintain warehouse supplies and tools.
• General housekeeping of warehouse area.
• Supporting in handling local transportation requests.
• Communication with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and proactive way, both verbally and in written.
• Other warehouse duties as needed and requested by line manager
• Caring out duties in a safe way, being able to make risk assessments and report to line manager when required.
• Serving the customers in an optimal way, providing best services available

Qualifications

• High school / secondary school diploma
• Minimum 5 years of experience within Logistics, Warehousing or Supply chain management
• Forklift certified preferred
• Safety awareness / Safety certificate
• Good knowledge in computer software programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Good knowledge from ERPs such as SAP and Navision ERP related to warehouse and inventory management
• Good knowledge in Incoterms and Transportation methods
• Good skills in Export documentation, customs procedure and dangerous goods handling
• Good knowledge in computer software programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
• Basic skills in Transportation insurance claim handling
• Basic technical knowledge of Wärtsilä product portfolio
• Good communication, cooperations and teamwork skills in a multicultural and international work environment
• Basic English skills both verbally and in written (applicable for non-English speaking countries, for English speaking countries good English skills required)

Why you and us
You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team.
 
If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application. Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. Hourly pay range is $20 - $23, depending on experience and education. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.  Eligibility to participate in: the discretionary incentive plan assigned to the level of position upon offer of employment; medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms; Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods.  Paid time off (PTO) is accrued on a per-pay period basis in accordance with tenure in the Company; a new hire can expect 17 days per year. Twelve (12) Company-paid holidays.
 
We look forward to hearing from you. Qua