Commodities Team Member

Van-Meter; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Van Meter in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Commodities Team Member to support order fulfillment, receiving inventory, and order accuracy. You will use a forklift and manual handling to pick conduit, pipe and wire, palletize and prepare items for delivery to customers or other branches.

You will work independently and with the Commodities Team Lead to ensure safe, efficient processing, while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

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.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to work extended shifts as needed.
• Demonstrated computer skills; familiarity with Eclipse and RF scanners a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pick and prepare customer pipe and wire accurately per procedures.
• Receive and unload commodities from delivery trucks.
• Operate forklift to locate inventory and move materials.
• Prepare products for delivery by palletizing, banding, labeling, and staging.
• Manually lift and handle material as required.
• Maintain accurate commodities inventory and report discrepancies.
• Ensure daily maintenance, cleanliness, and safety compliance.
• Participate in process improvements and cross-training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety oriented

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

RF scanner familiarity

Eclipse knowledge

Computer skills

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

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.

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.