Material Handler I

Travero • Fairfax, IA

43d • Onsite

About The Position

This position operates material handling equipment to facilitate the movement of product between buildings, truckloads, and railcar, working inside and outside with exposure to temperature extremes, weather, dirt and dust. Use technology to identify product before loading/unloading. Workplace hazards exist that require safety precautions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to work inside and outside with exposure to temperature extremes.
• Ability to use a calculator and basic math competency.
• Flexibility to other work assignments including sanitation, value-added, assembly and rework projects.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. safely.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years experience operating an electric forklift in a warehouse or manufacturing facility.
• Previous experience operating an electric high reach forklift.
• Previous experience of working with a warehouse management system (WMS) or enterprise resource planning (ERP)
• Previous experience working in a food grade environment (warehouse or manufacturing)

Responsibilities

• Operates material handling equipment, such as, forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Secures trailers to all docks and provides trailer information to the office.
• Operates electric forklift and associated warehouse equipment to safely and accurately move product within the warehouse.
• Additional equipment may include rail cars, stretch wrappers, scrubber and hand tools.
• Proper usage and compliance with warehouse management system (WMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
• Follows internal protocol for inventory accuracy and customer compliance.
• Loads and unloads trailers, trucks and rail cars in a safe manner as to not damage product or physical assets of Travero or customer.
• Participate in inventory tracking and audits.
• Performs all work according to established procedures and safety practices.

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation days, sick days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, non-birthing parents, and adoptive parents
• Healthcare, dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED