Warehouse Assistant

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm, we are challenging the construction industry's assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation's largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits

Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

And more!

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Warehouse Assistant to join our team in Dallas, TX. The Warehouse Assistant supports the daily operations of the company's internal equipment rental and warehouse program. This role assists with inventory control, equipment coordination, yard operations, and administrative processes to ensure project teams are supported through reliable availability, accurate tracking, disciplined processes, and consistent service. The Warehouse Assistant works under the direction of the Warehouse Manager and Senior Warehouse Manager.

Essential Functions

• Assist with daily warehouse and yard operations including receiving, staging, issuing, returning, maintaining, and storing rental equipment and materials. - 50%
• Support accurate check-in/check-out processes and ensure all rental activity is properly recorded within the rental management system. - 15%
• Conduct routine physical inventory counts and assist with reconciliation of discrepancies. - 15%
• Coordinate equipment deliveries and returns to jobsites in alignment with project schedules and priorities. - 10%
• Inspect incoming and outgoing equipment for condition, completeness, cleanliness, and readiness; document and report damage or maintenance needs. - 5%
• Fix damaged equipment and help with maintenance. - 5%

Additional duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a warehouse and yard environment; employees must follow OSHA and company safety procedures and use required PPE.

Job Requirements

• Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state Department of Transportation regulations.
• Valid driver's license required
• Forklift certified
• CDL license preferred
• Ability to pass a DOT physical required
• Minimum 1 - 2 years warehouse or construction experience
• 10-hour OSHA training preferred
• CPR/First Aid training preferred
• Construction experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, or schedule form
• Must be able to read safety rules; instructions for the use and maintenance of trucks and tools; equipment manuals; and methods and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules and tool / equipment instructions
• Welding skills preferred

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 50-75 lbs. frequently.

Ability (licensed) to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.

Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, and climb for extended periods.

Must be able to be outside during extreme temperatures.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.