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Full-time
high school
Posted just now
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Commodities Team Member is responsible for accurately picking, preparing, and loading customer orders while maintaining inventory records. They must also operate warehouse equipment, ensure safety compliance, and maintain the cleanliness of the distribution center.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and the physical ability to lift 100 lbs consistently. Previous distribution center experience is preferred, along with the ability to operate lift truck equipment and use handheld RF scanners.
Full job description
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
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
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.
Related keywords
Distribution centerForkliftInventoryPipeWireConduitPalletizingBandingLabelingRF scannerEclipseSafetyWarehouseLogisticsTeam liftOrder fulfillment
Everything you need to succeed. Distributor of electrical and mechanical supplies, services and solutions.
Industry
Wholesale
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
1928
Headquarters
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
LinkedIn followers
9,572
Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Van Meter is an award-winning, 100% employed-owned workplace and leading distributor of more than 800 brands of electrical, automation and solar supplies. Committed to providing "Everything you need to succeed”, Van Meter couples its comprehensive product offering with best-in-class fulfillment rates, value-add services and technical expertise. The company has 25 locations in seven states.
Since 1928, we’ve delivered more than electrical products; we’ve solved problems for our customers, developed lasting relationships with suppliers and given back to the many communities that support us. Because we believe a company should do more than live by its values—it should create lasting value as well.
To learn more, visit www.vanmeterinc.com
Offices: 850 32nd Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404, US · [email protected], 850 32nd Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404, US · [email protected], 1751 Guthrie Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50316, US · [email protected], 1207 Highland Court, Iowa City, Iowa 52240, US
How many Trades jobs are open in Cedar Rapids, IA right now?
There are currently 380 open trades positions in Cedar Rapids, IA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
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