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Distribution Center Team Member | 2nd Shift

full-time•Cedar Rapids

Summary

Location

Cedar Rapids

Type

full-time

Experience

0-2 years

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About this role

Description

Summary:

The Distribution Center Team Member plays a crucial role in supporting our purpose of providing lasting value for those we serve by performing the shipping, picking, or receiving functions in the distribution center. This role works with other distribution team members and team leads to process all products in an efficient manner while maintaining high levels of accuracy and safety. This individual promotes our culture, our 5 P’s and our purpose of creating lasting value for those we serve. 


Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

  • Adhere to all company safety policies and initiatives
  • Process orders with an RF gun or scanner, motorized cart and/or fork lift in an efficient and accurate manner
  • Provide feedback on adequate stock levels
  • Assist in maintaining distribution center cleanliness and order
  • Cross-train in other departments of the distribution center
  • Support team members by participating in team lifts
  • Participate in distribution center 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
  • Execute duties with the highest regard for safety, continuous improvement, and cost reduction
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment 
  • Excellent customer service orientation
  • Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback
  • Ability to stay on task and work efficiently
  • Ability to analyze workload and establish priorities with time sensitive deadlines
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude and solid work ethic
  • Strong communication skills
  • Self motivated with strong problem solving ability 
  • Strong detail orientation
  • Dependable 
  • Ability to stay on task

Job Requirements/Specifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Previous distribution experience preferred
  • Demonstrated computer skills required
  • Ability to lift 70lbs on a consistent basis; lift up to 100lbs occasionally
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
  • Knowledge of handheld RF scanner is a plus 
  • Forklift operating experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Eclipse preferred
  • Ability to work an extended shift to complete work tasks as needed

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

  • Consistently standing, walking, lifting, working with hands, working with fingers, and working indoors
  • Frequently carrying, pushing, bending at the waist, twisting upper body, reaching, near and far vision acuity, depth perception, field of vision, vision adjustment, color vision, team lifting, working with others, cold, heat, temperature changes, high places, mechanical hazards
  • Some sitting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, working alone, non-standard work shifts, extended days, humidity, noise
  • Occasional crawling, driving, wet, vibration, confined area, working outdoors, electrical hazards, explosive materials, 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.

Full Time Positions: plus benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Part Time Positions: plus benefits that include paid time off, 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Plan

What you'll do

  • The Distribution Center Team Member is responsible for shipping, picking, or receiving products efficiently and accurately while adhering to safety policies. They also support team members and participate in process improvements within the distribution center.

About Van Meter

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

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