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Job DescriptionPay Range - $20 to $25 an hour based on experience THE COMPANY In business since 1969, Interport modifies and sells new and used shipping containers, serving customers throughout the Northeastern U.S. Established in 2004, Interport Secure Parking operates 24/7/365 secure facilities in Newark, NJ and Savannah, GA where local and regional intermodal drayage truckers park and store loaded and empty import and export containers being transported for global cargo owners, ocean carriers, and third-party logistics providers. Interport proudly employs and empowers a diverse team of exceptional individuals committed to providing our customers superior products, services, and solutions. THE POSITION Responsible for receiving and unloading supplies, materials, and equipment delivered to Interport via truck; for the efficient use of the warehouse space; and for completing and maintaining all necessary paperwork for items received into stock; all as directed by the Modification Shop Manager. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Receive stock items for the Modification Shop and organize and place items as appropriate, • Receive shipments and deliveries via various means and deliver items internally as appropriate, • Ensure that goods received match purchase orders as to quantity, specifications, etc., • Pick and deliver orders as required in a timely manner, • Keep warehouse area clean, neat, and organized, with all items sorted, segregated, and accessible, • Maintain inventory and update stock levels in computerized system, • Notify management of shortages or other problems that could impact inventory availability, • Conduct regular cycle counts and assist in periodic complete physical inventory count, • Work with internal and external resources to improve processes, • Assist Modification Shop personnel with forklift as needed, • Perform quality work, individually and as a team member, with and without direct supervision, • Make economical use of tools, materials, parts, and supplies in the Modification Shop, • Comply with company policies and procedures, • Participate in and adhere to Interport’s safety and compliance programs, • Perform other duties from time to time, as requiredMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS, • High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) credential, • Minimum one year’s experience working in a warehouse environment, • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, • Ability to quickly perform basic math (such as in conducting inventory counts), • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, • Ability to lift 50 pounds and sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, • Availability to work weekdays between the hours of 7:00am and midnight, on either a morning or afternoon shift (7am-3:30pm or 3:30pm – midnight), with occasional overtime hours including weekends, • Ability to obtain OSHA required Forklift Certification within four months after date of hire, • Ability to commute to Interport’s location in Newark NJ, with driving privileges in good standingPREFERRED/PLUS, • Experience in a computer-aided warehousing operation, • Experience in container modification, metalworking, or equivalent field, • Experience in forklift operation, • Fluency in English and Spanish languagesPERSONAL ATTRIBUTES THAT HELP MAKE AN INDIVIDUAL SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, • Lead by example, • Strong work ethic, • Positive and team-oriented attitude, • Commitment to quality and safety, • Effective time management and flexibility, • Manufacturing environment, • Variable weather conditions, • Noise, • Working at heights, • Dust and dirtPHYSICAL DEMANDS, • Standing, sitting or walking for long periods, • Climbing ladders, • Carrying heavy materials and making repetitive motions while painting. OTHER DUTIES Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. WE OFFER • A base hourly wage commensurate with your qualifications, paid weekly, • Participation in our 401(k) retirement savings plan, • Performance-based variable compensation and a discretionary bonus program, • Comprehensive health benefits EVyH5WbpeH

Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Company parties, • Dental insurance, • Employee discounts, • Free food & snacks, • Free uniforms, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Training & development, • Vision insurance, • Manage 8-10 direct reports and approx. 15 dotted line reports (Forklift Operators, Porters, Truck Drivers), • Coordinate and assign work, set completion time, review work and manage performance in accordance with organizational policies, procedures and performance management processes, • Must be flexible with late add-on orders, order adjustments and/or order cancellations, • Act as the quality control check after orders are pulled and loaded onto trucks, • Serve as the final quality control checkpoint for all outbound orders., • Track and document damages and errors and make suggestions on how to improve error rate, • Responsible for trucks being loaded safely and correctly, • Oversee warehouse and facilities cleanliness SKILL REQUIREMENTS Minimum of 4+ years related experience in warehouse operations Minimum of 4+ years of experience in a leadership/supervisory capacity overseeing at least four employees Prior experience within the building materials industry preferred Experience with flatbed or curtain side loading a plus Must have strong leadership skills Must be detailed oriented, self-motivated and able to multi-task Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills Competency of MS office and Operations systems Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus EDUCATION Associates Degree in business or supply chain (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience) Bachelors Degree a plus PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, touch and use tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear and walk during the course of employment Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. Must have the manual dexterity to file and use a computer keyboard, calculator and telephone Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision depth perception and an ability to adjust focus Must be able to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season