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.
Material Handler 3 is an advanced position, generally full-time. May orient, train, and check the work of other associates. May be designated a “lead” associate. May perform counter or dispatch duties. May include back-up driver duties.
Schedule for this position is Monday - Friday; 7:00am-3:30pm (over time as needed). Schedules are subject to change based on business needs.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Load, unload and stock tires and auto parts in a fast-paced warehouse environment using industrial vehicles such as a forklift or picker equipment
Stay fit doing hands-on work. You can expect to lift up to 80 lbs. Some of our stock racks are 25 feet tall, so you must be comfortable working at those heights.
Be on the move. You should be willing and able to work on your feet for extended periods of time and work overtime as needed
Contribute to our culture of safety, ensuring adherence to all safety policies and operating procedures
May orient, train, and check the work of other associates
Work as a backup driver as assigned or directed
Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
Continuously learn and develop self professionally
Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
OUR BENEFITS
Highly competitive wages: $22/hr.
Healthcare benefits
401(k) with match
Paid Vacation, Sick time, Volunteer Hours 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 is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste and/or smell; the employee must occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 80 pounds. Handling of tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) greater than approximately 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Protective equipment required : steel or composite toe boots, safety vest, harness, seatbelt , SRL (self-retracting lifeline). All equipment is provided by U.S. AutoForce except for steel / composite toe boots.
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
18 years of age or older
High school education or equivalent
3 years of warehouse experience
Ability to supervise or lead others
Computer literacy a plus
A valid driver's license and clean driving record
Good memory and able to work accurately with lengthy part numbers
Basic reading and math skills required
Above average scanning accuracy
Ability to follow directions and safe operating procedures
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds, depending on the location, and work at heights of 25 feet on a regular basis
Ability to be trained on and operate powered industrial trucks (forklifts) and high reach lifts
Work on his/her feet for extended periods of time
Willing to work overtime as needed
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (do not test for THC / marijuana )
U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.
U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.
Our company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to 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. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101 .