2nd Shift Commodities Team Member

Van Meter Inc.
United States, Minnesota, Cottage Grove
Nov 14, 2024
Title 2nd Shift Commodities Team Member Description Schedule: Monday - Friday (1 PM - 9:30 PM) Summary: The Commodities Team Member plays a crucial role in supporting our purpose of creating lasting value to those we serve 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 create lasting value for those we serve. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions: Pick and prepare customer pipe and wire in an efficient and accurate manner Receive and unload commodities from delivery trucks Accurately maintain commodities inventory and equipment 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 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: Consistent, more than 2/3s of the time Works alone Non-Standard shift work Extended day Frequent, from 1/3 to 2/3s of the time Sitting Standing Walking Lifting Carrying Pushing Bending @ 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, less than 1/3 of the time Climbing Balancing Kneeling Crouching Works with others Customer contact Wet Humid Noise Work outdoors Mechanical hazards Occasional, less than 1 time per week Crawling Vibration Confied area High places Fumes Odors Dusts Mists Gases Poor ventilation The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an incumbent. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, duties or responsibilities. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Shift Second Tags Position Commodities Team Member Location Cottage Grove About the Organization EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now