Warehouse Technician

Location: 

La Vergne, TN, US, 37086

Requisition ID:  532

Job Summary/Overview

The Warehouse Technician will be responsible for performing a variety of duties with respect to the operations of the warehouse, receiving, storing, and shipping material and products by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Receive materials, products, merchandise, parts in the warehouse. Store items in bins, on the floor or on shelves in designated locations for retrieval when needed.  Mark or tag items as necessary for identification purposes.
  • Count, weigh, and identify items received and shipped. Check materials against vendor’s invoices, bills of lading, customer orders and other documents. Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
  • Fill orders or requisitions and maintain necessary records. Take inventory as required. Keep records of damaged or defective items, discrepancies in quantities and weights.
  • Use CMBIS to enter records and process sales orders.
  • Operate forklift to store, move or load material in trucks.
  • Make shipping crates, as necessary. Pack products in boxes, crates, cartons, or other containers using various packaging materials to prevent damage or breakage. Shrink wrap, close and seal containers, label and stencil as required.
  • Devise and construct non-standard containers for special products.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety policies and procedures. 
  • Ability to complete forms as required by work center.
  • Mathematical skills necessary.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  • Ability to lift/lower/push/pull up to 40 lbs. safely.

Required Qualifications

  • High School graduate, GED or equivalent experience.  
  • Previous experience in material handling a plus.

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.


Nearest Major Market: Nashville