Traveling Contractor Field Services Team Lead

Van Meter•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Contractor Field Services Team Lead provides lasting value for our customers by facilitating the needs of the customer’s job site. This includes, but is not limited to ordering material, receiving material at jobsite, providing material coordination and agile construction practices to the jobsite. This individual is an important liaison between Van Meter sales, operations, and customers in the field. This person must have the flexibility to travel within the United States to be on assignment for months at a time. When not on assignment, this individual will work at the Central Distribution Center as a team member. This person exemplifies all safe work practices. This individual promotes our culture, our 5 P’s and our purpose to create lasting value for those we serve.

Requirements

Ability to work collaboratively with all areas of the job site
Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to change
Ability to effectively communicate with outside vendors and customers
Execute duties with the highest regard for safety, continuous improvement, and cost reduction
Ability to successfully work independently and in a team environment
Strong work ethic with a positive attitude
Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback
Excellent communication skills
Strong problem-solving ability
Ability to analyze workload and establish priorities with time sensitive deadlines
Self-motivated
Dependable
Detail orientated
Ability to stay on task
Drive for continuous improvement
Advocate for Van Meter
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to travel within the United States to be on assignment for months at a time
Previous customer service experience required
Ability to lift 70 lbs. on a consistent basis
Ability to operate lift truck equipment
Ability to work an extended shift to complete work tasks as needed
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
Demonstrated computer skills
Forklift operating experience required
Deployment to jobsites throughout the United States for extended periods of time
Minimum 3 year commitment required

Nice To Haves

Previous distribution center experience preferred
Knowledge of Eclipse preferred
Knowledge of handheld RF scanner is a plus

Responsibilities

Adhere to all company safety policies and initiatives
Complete returns for parts from the jobsite
Accurately maintain jobsite inventory and equipment
Order, receive, and ship parts and tools requests
Conduct product, inspection, and storage at the jobsite (if applicable to jobsite rules)
Work closely with Inside Sales, Purchasing and Operations
Provide customer service and support as one of the main contacts between Van Meter and customer
Be an on-site resource for our customers (sit in their job trailer)
Clean, stock and remove excess material from work areas (clamshells/Conex’s, etc.)
Deliver parts to needed areas of jobsite
Receive and distribute deliveries as needed and as allowed on the job site
Keep Connex and laydown yard clean and orderly
General jobsite housekeeping
Responsibly manage expenses associated with travel and working in the field
Process and prepare orders in an efficient and accurate manner
Label, verify and ships all outgoing commodity orders
Maintain inventory integrity through uses of cycle count, and R/D
Clean, maintain and 5S warehouse, office, and break trailers
General help with crew members when needed
Be a resource for other LCC’s to help promote their growth and development
Help with quoting, order entry, order processing and keeping the customer updated on backordered material