Job Purpose

As a Vertical Asset Recovery Specialist (VARS) you will be responsible for performing specialized tasks at heights, including inspection, maintenance, repairs, cleaning, and restacking of palletized goods. Safety will be at a premium, and you will employ strict protocols and use protective gear.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Use of safety equipment to climb to heights that may exceed 60’ within an industrial racking system.

• Inspection and assessment of situations, such as stalled shuttles, broken or toppled pallets, or other items such as technology devices installed above or within the structure.

• Troubleshooting shuttles and performing procedures to recover shuttles when stalled or derailed, or removing shuttles for service when required.

• Restacking goods from capsized pallets and recovering damaged goods.

• Cleaning up damaged goods.

• Use hand or power tools as needed to make repairs or perform maintenance on shuttles or racking.

• Utilize lifts and build scaffolding or work platforms as needed to perform assigned tasks.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• Two to Three (2-3) years of climbing warehouse experience.

• Strong verbal communication skills.

• Basic math skills.

• Previous Forklift, Boom Lift or Scissor Lift Certification preferred.

• IRATA or OSHA certifications in working at heights.

Safety Requirements

• Must wear steel toed boots/shoes, safety vest and harness and fall protection equipment

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• High physical fitness and dexterity.

Direct Reports

None

On Call

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