Material Handler I

Alliantgroup • Fairfax, IA

12d • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

At Travero, we believe there is always a way to get to YES; that innovative thinking can overcome any challenge; that being a good partner means delivering – every time; that silos are something you see out the window, not at the office; and that success requires agility and ambitious action. With experts in freight brokerage, rail and barge terminal services, warehouse management and transloading, Travero gives customers a one-stop shop for customized supply chain solutions so they can focus on the thing they care about most - growing their business.

Travero, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliant Energy, is a logistics solutions company with more than 100 years of experience in freight management and delivery.
If you're detail-oriented, safety-focused, and enjoy working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, this role is for you. As a Material Handler I, you'll gain valuable experience operating material handling equipment, managing inventory accuracy, and supporting a variety of customers while building a long-term career with Travero.

Job Summary

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 Required
• 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