Inventory Transport Clerk

East Kentucky Network – Appalachian Wireless

Job Description

Job Title:              Inventory Transport Clerk

Department:         Inventory

Reports To:          Inventory Manager

FLSA Status:       Non-Exempt

EEO-1:                  09 – Laborers and helpers

SUMMARY: The primary function of this position is to perform courier duties between the inventory department and outlying points of sale.  This position will also be utilized as a backup for normal inventory duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Transports products to and from locations on a weekly schedule while checking the stock status before delivery.

- Meet all requirements of our EKN Company Fleet Policy (Clean vehicle, driving expectations and inspection forms etc.).

- Transports items for Marketing as needed.

- Have totes ready to be transferred each morning for the inventory clerks.

- Bring back items that have been requested and take them to the correct department.

- Pull daily reports to move accessories from Warehouse to retail locations.

- Help unload deliveries from UPS and FedEx as needed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

1.         Position requires high school diploma or general education degree (GED);

2.         No prior work experience is necessary.

- Knowledge of general computer use is required

- Experience with billing software is preferred.

- Valid Drivers License with no infractions in the past 3 years.

- Background or familiarity with inventory systems is helpful.

5.         Familiarity with or aptitude for working with a technology-driven product is helpful.

NICHE SKILLS:

Requires basic technical or professional experience specific to wireless communications or related industry.  Requires knowledge of industry terminology and general operating procedures relative to one’s own job.  Average recruitment period is up to 6 weeks with standard recruitment effort.

MENTAL EFFORT AND ANALYTICAL ABILITY:

Position requires some mental effort or analytical ability to gather and interpret information but is limited to situations where the problems are not difficult or complex.

VISUAL AND/OR PHYSICAL STRAIN:

Work regularly produces a high level of mental, visual and/or physical fatigue between 51% and 80% of work time.

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS:

This position frequently (21% to 50% of work time) requires contact with others within and/or outside the company.   Matters discussed and decisions made are of a routine nature.

INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT AND CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR:

Work is performed in accordance with specific procedures, but incumbents must set priorities, organize work and make occasional exceptions.  Errors may cause some inconvenience and confusion but very little cost in time, money or public/employee good will.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position has minimal or no responsibility for the work of others.  Where there is responsibility, work done by subordinate Associates is primarily simple or routine in nature.  Supervision requires frequent contact to assign, prioritize and check work.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Job is performed under good working conditions, almost completely absent of disagreeable elements. Associate is exposed to adverse or hazardous working conditions 5% or less of total work time.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Climb stairs and/or ladders

Lift boxes weighing approximately 1 to 50 pounds

Work under pressure to meet strict deadlines or respond to emergencies

Differentiate between colors

Travel daily

Communicate orally and in writing in an excellent manner

Operate general office equipment (i.e., fax machine, photocopier, computer printer) stationed       between 3 and 4 feet high

Quickly and accurately access and enter information using an automated system.

Sit for long periods of time

Stand for long periods of time.

Maintain attendance according to company policy.

Drive to and from company locations.

This Job Description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing Company objectives.  The description incorporates the most typical duties performed and covers only the primary functions and responsibilities of the position.  It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed.  The inclusion of those duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.

Qualifications

East Kentucky Network, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age forty (40) and over, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.