Warehouse Associate

Freedom Solar is one of the largest solar installation companies in the United States. Founded in Austin in 2007, our residential business serves Texas and Florida, and our commercial business has a nationwide reach. Our strong reputation in the industry is based on our dedication to quality craftsmanship and outstanding customer service. At Freedom Solar, our mission is to enable our customers to live more powerfully by harnessing clean, affordable, and reliable energy from the sun. We take great pride in living by these 6 core values:

• Pride in Quality Craftsmanship
• Go Above and Beyond
• Put People First
• Have a Humble Heart
• Give a Damn
• Shoot Straight

At Freedom Solar, we have built a customer-focused, turnkey solar installation experience that is unusual in the industry. Unlike most solar companies, we serve our customers through the entirety of their solar journey, from marketing and sales, to installation, to service and warranty coverage. As we have scaled, we have remained true to our startup roots, with dedication, creativity, resourcefulness, and speed inherent to our culture. We care deeply about our customers and the environment, and everything we do reflects that. And we aspire that our team emulates and enhances this culture.

Freedom Solar is looking for a Warehouse Associate who will handle inbound and outbound shipments, job kitting, loading modules, and routine housekeeping.

Job Duties

• Assist Crews and electricians with material requests
• Assists service department with material requests and locating Returned Merch Authorization (RMA).
• Assist Warehouse Manager with Fleet Maintenance
• Operates various equipment and machines including forklift, pallet jack, and vehicles.
• Hotshot material and Pick up will-calls
• Refill all itemized bags
• Run recycle and pallet drop-offs
• Keep parts cage neat and organized at all times
• Reduce material waste
• Ability to do data entry
• Completes any general office and warehouse cleaning
• Performing additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of prior warehouse or manufacturing experience, required
• Valid Driver’s License, required
• Prior forklift experience, preferred
• Solar warehouse experience, preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Knowledge of basic warehouse safety regulations and procedures
• Knowledge of warehouse, logistics, and supply chain management
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Solar and electrical product knowledge a plus
• General computer skills to include Microsoft and Google office, with basic data entry and excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Possess a trustworthy positive attitude and strong problem-solving skills
• Result-driven and self-motivated
• Must have a flexible schedule

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50-75+ lbs routinely
• Ability to bend, stretch, squat, and lift
• Ability to work in 30-100+ degree weather, as well as in wet and dry conditions
• Prolonged periods of standing

We understand you may be a great candidate without fitting all our preferred experience, knowledge, skills, and attributes. And you may have other skills that are valuable for the role, but which we haven’t thought of. Because we recognize this and we value diversity of thought, experience, and background, we still encourage you to apply.

Freedom Solar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Employee Benefits

Freedom Solar recognizes that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, upward mobility, and an exciting fast-paced culture. For this reason, we offer a growing Benefit Plan that includes the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% Company-Sponsored Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Employer Matching
• Weekly Pay Dates
• 3 Weeks PTO + 3 Sick Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Team Building Events!
• Upward mobility Opportunities!