3rd Shift Warehouse & Commodities Specialist

Van Meter Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Meter Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Commodities Team Member to support our customers by accurately filling orders and coordinating inventory.

You will lift, move, and stage materials, operate a forklift, and ensure timely delivery to customers or other branches, while maintaining safety and accuracy. The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to company procedures as you assist in maintaining a clean, organized distribution center and participate in continuous

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lift truck equipment

RF scanner

Job description

Van Meter Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Commodities Team Member to support our customers by accurately filling orders and coordinating inventory.

You will lift, move, and stage materials, operate a forklift, and ensure timely delivery to customers or other branches, while maintaining safety and accuracy. The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to company procedures as you assist in maintaining a clean, organized distribution center and participate in continuous