Material Handler (Midwest Des Moines)

Overview

Midwest Alarm Services was founded in 1950 in Des Moines Iowa. Per Mar Security Services acquired Midwest Alarm Services in Midwest Alarm Services has15 locations throughout the Midwestand is one of the largest Notifier Distributors in North America. We are a leading life safety company dedicated to providing top-notch fire alarm and life safety solutions across multiple locations. With a strong commitment to protecting lives and property we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining the highest standards in safety and compliance.

Our experts primarily work withcontractors building owners property managers andfacilities directors to design and implement reliable life safety solutions.

Job Skills / Requirements

Midwest Alarm Services a leader in Life Safety Solutions in the Midwest is looking to grow our Warehouse team!

The Material Handler will be responsible for working with the Warehouse manager in warehouse and inventory maintenance and for the control and coordination of parts for Midwest Alarm projects and service on a daily basis.

Why you want to work here:

• Competitive pay based on experience starting at $21 an hour!
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefit package including Medical Insurance with no wait time for coverage
• Hours are Monday- Friday
• Occasional overtime is offered
• Training programs
• Employee recognition and referral bonus programs

What youll be Doing:

• Keep stockroom orderly and neat.
• Ensure that all parts are secured in the warehouses. Label parts correctly and arrange to facilitate tracking and issuing.
• Maintain proper inventory control. Ensure that all items entering and leaving the warehouse have complete and proper documentation.
• Track and issue all inventory purchase orders. This includes sorting filing and sending copies and maintaining purchase order log. Complete verify and price out all purchase orders.
• Process track and prepare all local A/P invoices and POs for inventory within 48 hours of receiving them. Verify inventory invoices have been applied to job costing and are coded correctly prior to sending on for approval.
• Determine proper vendor and costs for all purchases. Search all warehouses in the inventory system prior to ordering to check for in-stock items.
• Issue the correct parts to the correct jobs and verify work orders for accuracy.
• Order and receive equipment to facilitate installation and service by maintaining minimum stock of materials
• Perform quarterly physical count of inventory.
• Maintain proper documentation for damaged and defective parts being sent for repair or credit verifying equipment repairs and warranty parts are turned into the vendor for credit.
• Run weekly Open Purchase Orders Repair Orders and Suggested Purchase Orders Reports.
• Assist customers with questions regarding equipment invoices parts quantities purchase orders and tracking of parts shipments.
• Complete requests for credit as needed and obtain necessary approvals.

What Youll Need:

• High level of accuracy attention to detail and excellent organization skills
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must be able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Inventory experience is preferred.
• Motivated team player with a positive attitude and desire to learn and deliver high-quality work
• Strong customer service skills and genuine desire to interact with customers including maintaining a professional appearance.
• Hold a valid state drivers license and submit to pre-employment background check and drug screen.

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Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma/GED

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance Life Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid Vacation Paid Holidays 401K/403b Plan