Lead Warehouse Material Handler

US Venture•Hanover, MD

About The Position

U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., distributes tires, undercar parts, and lubricants to independent tire retailers, auto repair shops, and automotive dealerships. The Lead Warehouse Material Handler works in a fast-paced warehouse loading, unloading, and stocking tires and auto parts, using industrial vehicles and scanners to support inventory control. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; schedules may change based on business needs and overtime may be required. This role involves frequent lifting of products weighing approximately 50 pounds and occasional lifting up to 80 pounds. Commercial tires may require team lifting or mechanical equipment, and handling barrels or industrial and agricultural tires may require pushing with up to 40 pounds of force. Some stock racks reach 25 feet, so the employee must work safely at heights while operating equipment. The role also requires extended periods on one's feet and adherence to safety policies and operating procedures. Duties may include assisting other departments, such as e-commerce, inventory, and will call, as business needs require. Other related tasks may be assigned by a supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old to operate equipment.
At least 1 year of warehouse, logistics, or relevant experience.
Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds.
Ability to exert a pushing force of up to 40 pounds when working with barrels and industrial or agricultural tires.
Ability to work at heights of 25 feet while operating equipment and maintaining safety standards.
Ability to abide by company safety policies, state and federal transportation regulations, and manufacturing guidelines.
Ability to pass forklift certification.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Ability to follow instructions and safe operating procedures and work in a team environment.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test; THC/marijuana is not tested.
Ability to operate equipment safely with or without reasonable accommodation and adhere to safety and manufacturer guidelines for protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, and stock tires and auto parts in a fast-paced warehouse environment using industrial vehicles such as a forklift or picker equipment.
Use scanners to locate and put away tires and assist with inventory control.
Safely handle commercial tires, using team lifts or mechanical equipment as appropriate.
Work safely at heights of up to 25 feet while operating equipment.
Follow safety policies, operating procedures, and applicable transportation regulations and manufacturing guidelines.
Assist other departments, such as e-commerce, inventory, and will call, depending on business needs.
Work overtime as needed and perform other job-related tasks assigned by a supervisor.