Material Handler/Forklift Driver 2nd Shift

DeKalb Health; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

TVS SCS North America keeps America’s supply chains moving. A Forklift Driver/Material Handler is responsible for operating material handling equipment (forklift) to receive, store, and distribute material, parts, and supplies, using wireless RF scanning equipment to direct the disposition of materials.

A Forklift Driver/Material Handler operates in a busy warehouse setting with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years forklift experience in a warehouse/manufacturing environment.
• OSHA-endorsed forklift certification or ability to become certified.
• Previous use of RF Scanning equipment and Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Must be able to identify products through reading, interpreting, and scanning pallet information.
• Ability to understand instructions in English.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment involving tire and wheel operations is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment (forklift) to move racks, containers, pallets, and crates.
• Move, locate, relocate, load, unload, and stack material in assigned area.
• Perform routine daily equipment inspections and elevate issues.
• Gather finished orders for movement to the outbound shipping area.
• Ensure product is labeled and free of damages, overages, and shortages.
• Accurately complete all related paperwork.
• Adhere to quality and customer service standards set forth by the company.
• Observe and comply with all safety procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanning

WMS

Reading pallet IDs

Safety practices

English language

Education

High school diploma

Tools

RF Scanning equipment

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

• Location 3520 Newell St,Waterloo, IA, 50703,United States
• Job Category Materials Handling , Forklift Operator, Warehouse
• Industry Logistics , Trucking , Manufacturing
• Employee Type Full-Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

TVS SCS North America keeps America’s supply chains moving. We deliver two core services: Integrated Supply Chain Solutions and Global Forwarding Solutions, tailored to each customer’s needs. Through Integrated Supply Chain Solutions, our teams run high-performing warehouse, in-plant, and value-added operations that keep manufacturers producing and product moving. Through Global Forwarding Solutions, we manage the movement of freight across air, ocean, and land, helping customers run smarter, leaner, and more resilient supply chains.

Backed by the global strength and technology of TVS Supply Chain Solutions, a partner trusted by more than 90 Fortune 500 companies, we’re one of the fastest-growing supply chain partners in North America. Our U.S. teams operate with a hands-on, solutions-driven mindset, grounded in safety, innovation, and operational excellence, and guided by our core values of trust, value, service, and innovation. Here, you can make a real impact, solve real logistics challenges, and grow your career alongside a team that believes in the power of us.

Summary

A Forklift Driver/Material Handler is responsible for operating material handling equipment (forklift) to receive, store, and distribute material, parts, and supplies, using wireless RF scanning equipment to direct the disposition of materials.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment (forklift) to move racks, containers, pallets, and crates
• Move, locate, relocate, load, unload, and stack material in assigned area
• Perform routine daily equipment inspections and elevate issues
• Gather finished orders for movement to the outbound shipping area
• Ensure product is labeled and free of damages, overages, and shortages
• Accurately complete all related paperwork
• Adhere to quality and customer service standards set forth by the company
• Observe and comply with all safety procedures and guidelines
• Ensure that materials loaded to be transported are properly stacked and secure
• Perform housekeeping tasks such as sweeping and removing scrap, pallets, cardboard, etc.
• Regular and reliable attendance at work
• Technical capacity
• Decision making
• High safety regard

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly sits on a powered forklift and is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The associate may occasionally be required to lift 25 pounds; anything greater than 25 pounds requires assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This job is performed in a busy warehouse environment with high forklift traffic. Warehouses are subject to seasonal temperatures. Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and vests are required personal protective equipment (PPE). One or all PPE may be required based upon the site requirements.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full Time, Non-Exempt. Schedule flexibility for extended or unplanned work hours is required.

Travel

No travel is required between locations.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience operating a Forklift in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• OSHA-endorsed forklift certification or ability to become certified
• Previous use of RF Scanning equipment and Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Must be able to identify products through reading, interpreting, and scanning pallet information
• Ability to understand instructions in English
• Knowledge of safety practices
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment involving tire and wheel operations is strongly preferred.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

TVS SCS NA is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture as an EEO employer. The TVS SCS NA team does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law within any employment practices. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants; please contact [Hope Molyneaux, [e-mail] ] to request a reasonable accommodation. The employee selected for this role must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.