Warehouse Specialist

U.S. AutoForce; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $20.50/hr

Weekly pay

Boot reimbursement

Healthcare benefits (first day)

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

On-the-job training

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount programs

Job summary

U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., seeks a warehouse associate to perform cycle counts, organize tire orders, receive returns, and provide excellent customer service. The role involves lifting up to 80 lbs, working at heights, and occasional overtime. Benefits include healthcare, retirement match, and tuition reimbursement.

Training available; strong attention to detail and safety are required to maintain inventory accuracy and support operations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older to operate equipment.
• 1 year of warehouse/logistics or relevant experience.
• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds consistently and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to exert a pushing force of up to 40 pounds - with barrels and tires.
• Ability to work at heights of 25 feet.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.
• 4 years prior experience in warehouse, inventory control or related field, or equivalent training.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.
• Good memory and ability to work accurately with lengthy part numbers.
• Able to process a large volume of paperwork with good attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a variety of individuals.
• Excellent math skills and understanding of basic accounting methods.
• Above average scanning accuracy.
• Ability to follow directions and safe operating procedures.
• Ability to be trained and use powered industrial trucks (forklifts) and high reach lifts.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (do not test for THC / marijuana)

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counting to ensure inventory records are accurate.
• May organize, implement, adjust, and monitor cycle counts.
• Develop, monitor and maintain records of adjustments to inventory with warehouse staff.
• Lift 50 lbs consistently; up to 80 lbs; team lifts or mechanical help for tires.
• Push up to 40 lbs with barrels/tires.
• Pick and organize tire orders (in-store or ecommerce).
• Receive returns and bin them accurately.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Work at heights up to 25 ft with racks 25 ft tall.
• Follow up on shortages or errors.
• Support strong team relationships and process improvements.
• Cross-functional in multiple warehouse areas.
• Understand receiving and pulling processes.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager to improve efficiency.
• Review and organize warehouse bin locations.
• Daily cycle counting and Put Away Audit.
• Job duties may include other related tasks as needed.

Skills

18+ age

warehouse experience

lift 50–80 lbs

pushing 40 lbs

work at heights 25 ft

overtime willingness

team lifting & lifts

paperwork accuracy

customer service

communication skills

math/basic accounting

scanning accuracy

safety procedures

forklift/high reach lift training

drug test pass

Tools

Powered industrial trucks (forklifts)

High-reach lifts

Job description

U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., brings together more than 100 years of experience as an industry leader in the distribution of tires, undercar parts, and lubricants to independent tire retailers, auto repair shops, and automotive dealerships.

Position Summary

U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., brings together more than 100 years of experience as an industry leader in the distribution of tires, undercar parts, and lubricants to independent tire retailers, auto repair shops, and automotive dealerships. The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday until work is completed each shift. Overtime and rotating Saturdays required as needed. Schedules are subject to change based on business needs and may require overtime.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counting to ensure the accuracy of inventory records, maintaining the most up to date, and efficient methods of inventory control available


• May organize, implement, adjust, and monitor cycle counts


• Develop, monitor and maintain records of adjustments to inventory, working with warehouse personnel to resolve any errors


• You can expect to lift 50 pounds consistently throughout your shift and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds. When lifting commercial tires you will do team lifts or use mechanical equipment.


• When working with barrels or industrial/agricultural tires you will need to be able to exert a pushing force of up to 40 pounds


• Pick and organize tire orders (via pick-up or ecommerce)


• Receive in customer returns and put back in accurate bin


• Provide excellent customer service to customers


• Some of our stock racks are 25 feet tall, so you must be comfortable working at those heights


• Follow up on customer shortages or other errors


• Creates and supports strong trusting working relationships within team


• Provides recommendations on process improvement and may assist in implementation


• Be cross-functional in multiple areas of the warehouse


• Has a clear understanding of the receiving and pulling processes


• Work closely with the Operations Manager to review and provide suggestions aimed to improve operational efficiency


• Reviews & organizes warehouse bin locations


• Daily cycle counting and Put Away Audit


• The duties listed in this job description are not exhaustive. Team members may be asked to perform other job-related tasks and follow any job-related instructions given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations

Our Benefits

• Highly competitive wages starting at $20.50/hour


• Weekly pay


• Work boot reimbursement program


• Healthcare benefits, available your first day on the job


• 401(k) with Generous Employer Contribution AND Match


• Paid Vacation, Sick time and Holidays


• On-the-job training and skill development


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Discount Programs

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be qualified as to visual, auditory, physical, and mental ability to operate equipment safely with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee must frequently lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 80 pounds. Occasionally exert a pushing force up to 40 pounds. Handling of commercial tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) conduct team lifts or use mechanical equipment. Protective equipment required: steel or composite toe boots, safety vest, safety harness , seatbelt, SRL (self-retracting lifeline). All equipment is provided by U.S. AutoForce except for steel / composite toe boots. All team members must be able to adhere with safety and manufacture guidelines for compliant use of all protective equipment. Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Fumes associated with tires and occasionally car parts and lubricants prevalent.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older to operate equipment


• 1 year of warehouse/logistics or relevant experience


• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds consistently and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds


• Ability to exert a pushing force of up to 40 pounds - working with barrels and industrial/agricultural tires


• Ability to work at heights of 25 feet


• Willing to work overtime as needed


• 4 years prior experience in warehouse, inventory control or related field, or equivalent training


• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment


• Good memory and ability to work accurately with lengthy part numbers


• Able to process a large volume of paperwork with good attention to detail


• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a variety of individuals


• Excellent math skills and understanding of basic accounting methods


• Above average scanning accuracy


• Ability to follow directions and safe operating procedures


• Ability to be trained and use powered industrial trucks (forklifts) and high reach lifts


• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (do not test for THC / marijuana)

DIVISION

U.S. AutoForce

U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic.

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