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Warehouse Technician Job Opening – St. Louis, Missouri

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

A very important part of making our company motto happen –Just right, right away– is our operations and warehouse team. We currently have two job openings for a warehouse tech.

This is an entry-level opportunity to work in a dynamic, growing, mid-size privately held company based in Maryland Height, MO. The Warehouse Tech performs works in various capacities of the warehouse to ensure all product in the warehouse is processed accurately and efficiently through the processes of receiving, order pulling, shipping and inventory control by performing the following essential duties and responsiblities:

  • Receive product both physically and virtually
  • Stock product
  • Pull product from stock for orders
  • Verify purchase orders
  • Perform virtual inventory transactions
  • Perform cycle counts
  • Pack and process product for shipment
  • Coordinate internally with all departments as needed

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

  • Ability to work in a non-climate controlled warehouse enviornment where the noise level is usually moderate
  • While performing the duties of this job, an individual is constantly required to talk or hear, stand, move, walk, repetitively use hands and fingers to type, finger, handle or feel. An individual is frequently be required to bend at the neck and use hand to push and pull. An individual is occasionally required to bend at the waist, twist neck, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, use hands for simple grasping, and reach above and below shoulder level. An individual must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 95 pounds.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as rule, instructions, and manuals
  • Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate with small groups of customers, other employees, and the general public
  • Communicate in one-on-one and small group situations, by writing simple correspondence, and by reading and comprehending simple instructions
  • Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions and to deal with problems in standardized situations
  • Proficiency with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Candidates with previous similar experience are preferred.

Check out our careers page for more opportunities.

TMCnet Videos – Interview with Adam Goebel

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Here is a video interview filmed at ITEXPO East 2012 earlier this month. TMCnet’s Carrie Schmelkin speaks with Adam Goebel, Director of Channel Sales.

This is a great follow-up to Adam’s previous interview at ITEXPO 2011. Be sure to see other TMCnet videos just like this one.

Norstar PBX Testing

Friday, February 17th, 2012

Here’s a demonstration video that a hobbyist posted while testing their Norstar Nortel PBX system. The video doesn’t show the setup process, but the entire network is spread out over this guy’s office (or perhaps his living room?). He tests out a few basic features like paging and extension-to-extension calling. For a box of used phones, it sets up pretty well.

See this and other videos like it on YouTube.

Test Technician Job Opening – St. Louis, Missouri

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

A big part of our refurbishing process here at SoTel Systems is putting our products through a testing process to ensure a quality product and timely delivery. We have a new entry-level job listing that you should look into.

SoTel Systems, LLC, a leader in the supply and distribution of telecommunications and data hardware, is seeking a Test Technician to join our team.

This is an entry-level opportunity to work in a dynamic, growing, mid-size privately held company based in Maryland Height, MO. The Test Technician performs the testing of telecom equipment by performing the following essential duties and responsibilties:

  • Test phones, cards, and systems for functionality
  • Perform post-refurbishing testing of telecom equipment as necessary
  • Document test results and other information as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

  • Ability to work in an enviornment where the noise level is moderate to occasionally loud.
  • While performing the duties of this job, an individual is constantly required to talk or hear, sit, bend and twist the neck, repetitively use hands and fingers for simple grasping, to finely manipulate, and to push and pull. An individual is frequently be required to reach below shoulder level. An individual is occasionally required to stand, move, to bend at the waist, stoop, and crouch. An individual must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to communicate in one-on-one and small group situations, by writing simple correspondence, and by reading and comprehending simple instructions
  • Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions and to deal with problems in standardized situations

Candidates with previous similar experience are preferred.

Visit our Careers page for more.

Refurbishing Technician Job Opening – St. Louis, Missouri

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Refurbished products are a big part of what we do here at SoTel Systems and we have a job opening in that department I wanted to post.

Refurb Technician

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Description

SoTel Systems, LLC, a leader in the supply and distribution of telecommunications and data hardware, is seeking a Refurb Technician to join our team.

This is an entry-level opportunity to work in a dynamic, growing, mid-size privately held company based in Maryland Height, MO. The Refurb Technician performs the refurbishing of telecom equipment to the standards of quality and maintains production quotas by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities:

  • Refurbish telecom equipment by breaking down and cleaning equipment and replacing components
  • Perform post-refurbishing testing of telecom equipment
  • Perform re-work of defective equipment
  • Document daily production numbers

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

  • Ability to work in an enviornment where the noise level is moderate to occasionally loud.
  • While performing the duties of this job, an individual is constantly required to talk or hear, sit, bend and twist the neck, repetitively use hands and fingers for simple grasping, to finely manipulate, and to push and pull. An individual is frequently be required to reach below shoulder level. An individual is occasionally required to stand, move, to bend at the waist, stoop, and crouch. An individual must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to communicate in one-on-one and small group situations, by writing simple correspondence, and by reading and comprehending simple instructions
  • Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions and to deal with problems in standardized situations

Candidates with previous similar experience are preferred.

To apply, see the full job listing.

Four Reasons Why You Should Choose Avaya…

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

I found the following article regarding the advantages of Avaya office solutions that I wanted to share. See the full article.

Four Reasons Why You Should Choose AVAYA IP Office For Your Business

In the worlds of economics and consumerism, trust is becoming a difficult commodity to come by. Previously, when big retailers had not yet become the giant corporations that we know so well today and the majority of business was done by family-run stores that had only a single location, trust was something that was implicit in a business transaction, given the personal level on which it was done. Today, however, trust in business is becoming increasingly rare and it pays to know as much as you possibly can about any business transaction that you might be contemplating. When it comes to AVAYA IP Office and telephone systems that would be best for your business, this means knowing the reasons why you should choose AVAYA IP Office over other, competing brands.

The first reason why the AVAYA IP Office solutions should be your choice of telephone systems is the way in which the manufacture and design of these systems were executed. Instead of simply scaling down a phone system that was actually meant for implementation in a larger company, these systems specifically target small and medium businesses and they do so by being specifically designed for businesses of that size and scale. This means that the unique needs of small and medium businesses will all be addressed by these systems, instead of these needs simply being glossed over by the purported superiority of an expensive product originally meant to be used in a different business context.

Another excellent reason why you should choose AVAYA IP Office over other competing telephone systems is the set of features and functionality that this system provides. Instead of simply providing the minimum functionality necessary for an office telephone system, the AVAYA system provides full functionality, with a full set of feature similar to those found in much more expensive systems designed for use in larger businesses.

Reliability is a keyword when it comes to AVAYA IP Office, and by purchasing this system you also purchase a world of reliability and reputable service. Eliminating communications gaps during which customers are unable to reach your business is one of the main reasons for purchasing an office telephone system in the first place, and this system in particular aims to ensure that no customer is ever unable to get through to your office due to technical difficulties ever again.

Read more.

Sangoma Acquires All Key Assets Of VegaStream

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012

One of our OEM Channel Partners, Sangoma has recently announced that they acquired all of the key assets of VegaStream. This is a big win and a good fit for the voice and data connectivity hardware provider.

The business operations of VegaStream will be quickly integrated into Sangoma’s, with VegaStream staff being welcomed as part of the respective Sangoma teams, the majority being in R&D and Sales and Marketing. The VegaStream products will become part of the Sangoma portfolio with customers rapidly benefiting from Sangoma’s reputation for efficient supply chain management and quick turnaround of customer orders.

Sangoma is investing in new marketing, sales and product development initiatives, and this transaction is further evidence of such investments to drive ongoing growth. The acquisition of VegaStream helps Sangoma to achieve several of its strategic objectives: broadening its portfolio, adding to its distribution network, delivering existing channel partners a more comprehensive set of products, affording Sangoma an EU office to enable better service to this critical part of the world in local time zones, expanding its customer base and customer segments (including more network operators), and penetrating more deeply into developing regions, including significant upside in the key market of India with some excellent large clients.

The good news for SoTel System’s customers is that we will soon be able to distribute Vega hardware. Stay subscribed to our blog for further announcements. See more details on the news post at Sangoma.com.

Epygi Will Also Be at ITEXPO

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

As mentioned in our previous post, SoTel Systems is making plans for ITEXPO (see this link for a free VIP pass). In addition, Epygi will also be there unveiling their newest IP PBX system; the Quadro4L. See Epygi’s post for more information.

FREE VIP Pass to ITEXPO – Compliments of SoTel Systems

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

First off, I wanted to get it out of the way to announce that SoTel Systems will be at ITEXPO East in Miami, Florida from January 31st through February 3rd. We hope that you are going to be there and we want to meet with you. But I’m also extremely excited to pass along the following announcement.

We received permission today to share this with all of our customers and visitors. We have a great offer for a Free VIP Pass to ITEXPO that you can redeem today. If you are reading this, then you are eligible.

For clarity, this pass includes all Keynotes, general sessions, free workshops, networking receptions and unlimited Exhibit Hall access. This does not include access to conference sessions or meals.

ChannelPartners: Selling Techniques Immersion Center

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Back in August, the channel sales team here at SoTel Systems sponsored a Lunch ‘n’ Learn at the Fall 2011 Channel Partners Conference & Expo. More than one hundred channel partners participated and shared their stories. Now the wisdom gained and information presented from this session has been combined into four reports available for free.

See more details and the full list of reports on ChannelPartnersOnline.com. Thanks again to all who participated!