Commodities Team Member | 2nd Shift

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Description

Summary:

The Commodities Team Member plays a crucial role in supporting our purpose of being our customers' competitive advantage by responding to customer orders efficiently and accurately. The Commodities Team Member works independently to ensure the delivery, receipt and coordination of customer orders. To fill orders and receive inventory, this person will use a forklift or manually lift pipe from warehouse shelves or cuts wire to customer specifications, picks conduit, receives commodity items, and unloads trucks. This individual prepares the product for delivery to customers and/or other branch locations by palletizing, banding and labeling the product and works in conjunction with the Commodities Team Lead and other team members to ensure all customer orders are completed in an efficient manner while maintaining high levels of accuracy and safety. This individual promotes our culture, our 5 P's and our purpose to be our customer's competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Pick and prepare customer pipe and wire in an efficient and accurate manner based on department procedures

Receive and unload commodities from delivery trucks

Utilize forklift equipment to properly locate inventory throughout warehouse

Prepares product for delivery to customers and/or other branch locations by palletizing, banding, labeling and staging of material

Properly secure, ship and load material for customer delivery

Accurately maintain commodities inventory, including reporting of inventory discrepancies

Daily maintenance, cleanliness, and organization of equipment and tools

Adhere to all company safety policies and initiatives

Assist in maintaining distribution center cleanliness and order

Cross-train in other departments as needed

Support team members by participating in team lifts

Participate in commodities team process improvements

Provide coverage in areas of the distribution center in which staffing is low and work level is high

Requirements

Critical Success Factors:

Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to change

Ability to work collaboratively with all areas of the distribution center

Ability to analyze work load and establish priorities with time sensitive deadlines

Excellent customer service orientation

Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback

Strong attention to detail

Ability to stay on task and work efficiently

Ability to maintain a positive attitude and solid work ethic

Execute duties with the highest regard for safety, continuous improvement and cost reduction

Ability to successfully work independently and in a team environment

Strong communication skills

Self motivated with strong problem solving ability

Drive for continuous improvement

Detail oriented

Dependable

Job Requirements/Specifications:

High school diploma or GED required

Previous distribution center experience preferred

Ability to lift 100 lbs on a consistent basis

Ability to operate lift truck equipment

Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

Ability to work an extended shift to complete work tasks as needed

Demonstrated computer skills

Knowledge of Eclipse preferred

Knowledge of handheld RF scanner is a plus

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Consistently working alone, non-standard shift work, extended day

Frequently sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, bending at the waist, twisting upper body, reaching, working with hands, working with fingers, talking, hearing, vision acuity near, vision acuity far, depth perception, field of vision, vision adjustment, color vision, driving, team lifting, cold, heat, temperature changes, work indoors,

Some climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, work with others, customer contact, wet, humid, noise, work outdoors, mechanical hazards

Occasional crawling, vibration, confined area, high places, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an incumbent. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, duties or responsibilities. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Several factors are considered in making compensation decisions at Van Meter; including but not limited to education, skill sets, work experience and training, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation may be below the lower end of the range when the minimum requirements of the role are not met and the higher end is reserved for candidates with extensive experience and qualifications that exceed the requirements of the role.

Van Meter offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, pet insurance, company paid life and disability insurance, paid time off including holidays, 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Salary Description

$20-$23

Van Meter is an EOE/M/W/Vets/Disability Employer

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$20.00 - $23.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

55016

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

3986539

Job Benefits

Not specified