Warehouse Worker

Overview

PACE Supply has an exciting career opportunity available at our Bakersfield CA branch. We are seeking a motivated warehouse person to strive for excellence and help us maintain our commitment to delivering the highest level of customer service. As a warehouse person at PACE Supply, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our operations run smoothly and efficiently. You will be responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing products, as well as performing general warehouse duties such as picking and packing orders, stocking shelves, and maintaining inventory.

 

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and able to work well in a fast-paced environment. You should be able to lift heavy packages, operate forklifts, and use hand-held scanners. Good communication and interpersonal skills are also essential, as you will interact with customers, suppliers, and team members on a daily basis.

 

Schedule will be Monday- Friday, 7:00am 4:30pm. Must be available for overtime.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prioritize orders through supervisor-issued work tags.
• Retrieve items from inventory using manual methods and/or forklifts.
• Prepare materials for delivery or pick-up by customers, ensuring proper packaging and labeling.
• Verify the accuracy and timeliness of filled orders before delivery or pick-up.
• Complete bills of lading for materials being delivered to customers.
• Maintain organized files for customer pick-up orders, noting relevant information on invoices.
• Serve "Express Will Call Customers" promptly to expedite order processing.
• Assist with counter sales by entering orders into the system and pulling/loading orders.
• Foster a positive work atmosphere by cooperating and communicating effectively with customers, co-workers, and managers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance of the job would qualify.

• High school diploma (or equivalent) is preferred. Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance of the job would qualify. 
• Possess a valid CA Class C Driver’s license and be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have clean driving record.
• Able to pass DOT physical to obtain a medical examiners certificate.
• Can pass a background check and drug test.
• Previous warehouse experience is strongly preferred, but not required.
• 2 years of professional driving related experience and/or training
• Long hours of moving and heavy lifting, up to 50 lbs.

• Basic knowledge and proper use of the English language, including reading, writing, and oral communications.

• Ability to put things in a proper sequence (e.g., by size, alphabetically, numerically) and to put like items together.
• Knowledge of driving laws and adherence to speed limits while driving a company vehicle.
• Knowledge of the procedure in the event of an accident in the warehouse or in company vehicle.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. PACE Supply will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to employment regulations.

Work Environment

Pre-Employment Requirements

As part of our commitment to providing a safe and secure work environment for our team members and customers, successful candidates must complete the following pre-employment requirements:

 

Background Check: A comprehensive background check will be conducted to ensure candidates meet the necessary criteria for employment. PACE Supply will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to California employment regulations.

Physical Examination: Candidates will undergo a physical examination to assess their fitness for the position's requirements.

Drug Test: A drug test will be administered to ensure a drug-free workplace.

 

Work Environment

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Ability to lift items that weigh up to 50 lbs. regularly. This includes carrying, dragging, and walking with materials, as well as using a hand-truck.
• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting at a desk and working on a compute