Meet the Minds Behind Berg: Warehouse Team Edition
The Unsung Heroes Who Keep the Flow Moving
If Berg Propulsion were a living organism, the warehouse would be its circulatory system—quietly but relentlessly pumping vital materials to every part of the company. Behind that heartbeat is a team of dedicated professionals who ensure that everything flows smoothly from delivery to production to customer shipment.
In this edition of Meet the Minds Behind Berg, we connected with members of the warehouse team to explore their day-to-day work, the challenges they face, and the camaraderie that keeps the engine running behind the scenes.
What role does the warehouse team play in keeping Berg’s operations running smoothly?
The warehouse team is an incredibly important function operating all the way from incoming materials to outgoing deliveries to customers. We can safely say that without Berg’s warehouse staff, everything would come to a halt.
We handle it all: unloading goods (including damage inspection), registering incoming deliveries, picking for production and subcontractors, creating packing lists and packaging finished orders. We photo document every outgoing shipment, plan the right transport for each delivery, and physically load and secure the cargo. On top of that, we support various departments with material supply and even emptying metal shavings.
How do you ensure accuracy in tracking parts and components?
We follow routines that ensure all incoming materials receive the correct information in our system. This can be challenging due to different reasons. It’s an ongoing process, but we get great help from the Quality Department.
Because we handle large volumes daily, all storage locations must be correct. That puts high demands on our team—precision is everything. We conduct ongoing inventory to keep stock data accurate. If we do it right, the system helps us figure out exactly what to pick and pack for each order.
What’s the biggest challenge in managing the warehouse during fast production times?
Space shortage is a big one. Structure is everything when you’re handling many orders at once. Delivery planning is tricky too. We rely on receiving the right materials at the right time. If not, it’s hard to get the transport equipment we need. This can lead to late loadings, postponed vacations, and often, we’re the last to leave the building.
How does the team collaborate with other departments like Production or Purchasing?
We work very closely with the assembly team to keep production running smoothly—communication there is strong. We’re in daily dialogue with the purchase team to align purchase orders in the system. Errors in orders can affect our picking and shipping plans—so it’s crucial to stay in sync. Shipping handles all our transport bookings. With them, we’ve got a great working relationship and mutual understanding—especially when it comes to space constraints or late materials.
What improvements have you recently made to the storage process?
A lot! We’ve optimized storage for hydraulic hoses, cleared out old products, and clarified new routines for goods receiving. We’ve improved storage flow, added forklift stations, painted lines for loading zones, installed new pipe racks, and labeled pallets better for visual clarity.
What keeps the team motivated despite the challenges?
I’d say we’re one of the departments that has to work the hardest in the background. But how do we manage it? We have a fantastic camaraderie and a culture of openness. If you want to have fun at work, come down to the warehouse—you’ll find it here.