Commodities Warehouse Specialist

Van Meter Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Van Meter Inc. is hiring a Commodities Team Member to respond to customer orders efficiently and accurately while handling inventory and coordinating deliveries.

The role uses a forklift and requires lifting up to 100 lbs, palletizing and labeling products for delivery to customers or other branches. Responsibilities include unloading, inventory control, and supporting team initiatives with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift 100 lbs on a consistent basis.
• Ability to operate lift truck equipment.
• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Knowledge of Eclipse preferred.
• Knowledge of handheld RF scanner is a plus.

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

Skills

Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to

Excellent customer service orientation

Strong attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Self motivated with strong problem sol

Drive for continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lift truck equipment

Eclipse

Handheld RF scanner

Job description

Van Meter Inc. is hiring a Commodities Team Member to respond to customer orders efficiently and accurately while handling inventory and coordinating deliveries.

The role uses a forklift and requires lifting up to 100 lbs, palletizing and labeling products for delivery to customers or other branches. Responsibilities include unloading, inventory control, and supporting team initiatives with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.