The manual labor induced part of the company. Those in this department are in charge of making sure that battery inventory is checked, stocked, and ready to go.
They also prep car batteries and install them for the customer. Those who work in the warehouse have a variety of responsibilities and need to be knowledgeable about batteries in order to succeed.
1. Keep warehouse clean
- Sweep up and take the batteries off the floor
2. Prep batteries
- Test batteries
- Check for voltage (all batteries should be charged)
- For 12 volt battery a good battery is 12.5 volts or above, if
below charge it - For 6 volt battery a good battery is 6.25 volts or above
- Clean battery terminal
- Use post drill cleaner for automotive terminals
- Use stud drill cleaner for marine/stud terminals
- Make sure nuts are placed on batteries that need them
- Put date stamp on battery
- Exception: Motorcycle batteries
- Only prep batteries with Stars next to the name
- Prep the necessary amount for each battery
- Activate battery
- Let battery stand for 30 min or until it cools off
- After battery cools off, place it on the 2 amp charger on the charging rack and wait till done charging
- While batteries are on the charging rack put a date code on the battery box and put all papers/hardware/caps/seal back into the box and place back on shelf upside down to let people know that it is on the charger
- For the GC2s and T-105s, C-31S/Ps, and C8DXs, make sure the entire top
layer is prepped and ready - For all batteries have the first two batteries on the far right row of each
model prepped - Put big battery bill sticker on first 5 & 7 year car battery in each row
3. Do battery warranties everyday
- Consult warranty page
- Every battery manufacturer requires a different method in claiming for warranty
4. Scrap
- At the end of the day put scrap on pallet
- Arrange batteries to have it evenly fill pallet
- Place car board on batteries and/or the pallet under the first layer
- Cover up batteries and pallet in shrink wrap if it goes up to 3 layers
- Shrink wrap part of the pallet to the batteries so they do not slide
- All open batteries must have a used-battery label
5. Maintain charging rack
- Place clamps on respective positive and negative charges
- Know where all wires are located and neatly order them when tangled
- When customers bring in a battery to be charged, log down their name,
phone number, battery type, and date of when battery was dropped off - Customers have one week prior to drop off date to pick up battery
- Batteries that are not picked up after one week are sent to scrap and
is no longer our liability
6. Battery installations
- Ask customers to pop open hood and locate battery
- Check charging system with the car running
- Remove brackets holding battery
- Remove old battery and replace it with a newer one
- When taking out old battery, take off negative charge first and then
the positive charge second - When placing in new battery, make sure that the terminals are out of
the way - When placing newer battery in, put on positive charge first and then
negative charge second - Ask customer to turn on car and test for voltage. WARNING!!!! (IF YOU ARE USING THE LOAD TESTER, DO NOT TURN IT ON WHEN THE CAR IS
RUNNING!!!) - A good alternator will test at 13.5-14 volts when the car is running
- If alternator is not at 13.5-14 volts notify bill or if you know the alternator isn’t working correctly inform the customer
- If the battery was a Battery Bill battery or something of higher quality spray
terminals with corrosion preventative, but make sure the customer is okay
with it - Before closing the car hood, ask if there is anything else they need from us
- Lastly bid them a good day and send them on their way and say “thank you”
- After the installment is done, make sure all tools and testers are back in their
rightful place - With Chryslers and other European cars the battery may be located near
front tires - If you are new to this battery installation call a senior worker or bill
for help
7. Put away incoming inventory
- Place batteries in correct area
- Older stock in front of area and newer stock in the back
- This way the older stock gets taken off the shelves when purchases
are made - If stacked in layers, the newer stock goes on the bottom and the
older stock goes on top - Stock sealed lead acid batteries
8. Clean and mop up bathroom and warehouse
Goals for the Warehouse
The following is a list of tasks that need to be completed by the warehouse staff.
Daily Goals
- Prep necessary batteries in the beginning of the work day
- First layer of the GC2, T-105, C31stud, and C8DX (starting 8Ds)
- All motorcycle batteries with stars by their names
- The first two batteries on the far right row for all car battery groups
- Put away incoming inventory as soon as possible
- Do not leave alone till the next day unless there is no available space
- Prep battery orders neatly, quickly, and efficiently
- When you are available, help your fellow co-workers
- Maintain charging racks
- Take out trash
- Take out scrap and wrap in shrink wrap if piled to 3 layers
- Clean work area
Weekly Goals
- Have all inventory neatly stocked and ordered by date codes
- Check the charges on all batteries in the warehouse (12v batteries must be above 12.5 volts and 6 volt batteries should be 6.25 volts)
- If batteries are under the voltage numbers above put them on charge as soon as possible
