Material Handler II

Travero•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

Travero, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliant Energy, is a logistics solutions company providing freight brokerage, rail and barge terminal services, warehouse management, and transloading. The Material Handler II operates bulk material handling and warehouse equipment to move products between buildings, trucks, and railcars. The role includes indoor and outdoor work, exposure to temperature extremes and weather, dirt and dust, and the possibility of spending long periods on one's feet. Workplace hazards exist and require safety precautions. The position involves loading and unloading trailers and railcars, handling inventory in accordance with customer requirements, and performing railcar switching and related safety tasks. The employee follows established procedures and safety practices while keeping equipment clean and in proper working order. The role may also include sanitation, value-added, assembly, and rework assignments. Travero describes its workplace as collaborative and inclusive and offers a total rewards package that may include paid time off, parental leave, healthcare, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) contributions and matching, and tuition reimbursement. The annualized market-based pay range is $25–$29 per hour; the final offer depends on factors including responsibilities, experience, skills, internal pay equity, and other qualifications. Candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy must successfully complete a background check and, where applicable, a drug screen. Visa sponsorship is not supported.

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 indoors and outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes.
Ability to use a calculator and demonstrate basic math competency.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds safely.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience operating a forklift inside a warehouse facility and in an outside yard.
Previous experience operating heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, conveyors, and boom lifts.
Previous experience working in a food-grade warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Previous experience using a warehouse management system (WMS) or enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

Responsibilities

Operate bulk material handling equipment, including conveyors, boom lifts, wheel loaders, and sky tracks, to move product.
Secure trailers to docks and provide trailer information to the office.
Operate electric forklifts and other warehouse equipment to move product safely and accurately.
Use warehouse management system (WMS) or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in accordance with requirements.
Follow internal procedures for inventory accuracy and customer compliance.
Load and unload trailers and railcars without damaging products or Travero or customer property.
Spot trucks, trailers, and railcars, and load or unload them.
Operate train-unloading equipment, switch railcars, walk railcars before movement, and align track switches.
Apply railcar hand brakes, connect and change railcar air hoses, and provide point protection for shoving movements.
Check and clear tracks of obstructions that could cause derailment.
Inspect safety appliances before mounting or moving equipment.
Use proper radio communications and keep material handling equipment clean, orderly, and operating properly.
Perform work according to established procedures and safety practices.
Be flexible in taking on other assignments, including sanitation, value-added, assembly, and rework projects.