Vertical Asset Recovery Specialist

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