Warehouse Associate

Daimler Truck North America • Grimes, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Daimler Truck North America is hiring a Warehouse Associate to support the manufacturing and distribution of heavy-duty trucks. The role is based onsite in Grimes, Iowa, and involves picking, preparing, and packaging materials for shipment; operating voice-directed picking equipment and powered industrial vehicles; and safely working around warehouse machinery. The position requires physically demanding, repetitive work, maintaining a clean and safe work area, meeting quality standards, and contributing to continuous improvement. Overtime may be required when needed.

Starting pay is $22.02 per hour, with pay increases every six months until the maximum pay rate is reached. The position offers potential quarterly gainsharing bonuses. Relocation assistance is not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States; visa sponsorship and applications from existing visa holders are not available. Final candidates must complete a criminal background check and may be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

• Previous warehouse experience.
• Experience with powered industrial trucks (PIV), such as forklifts, reach trucks, or order pickers.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand manipulation, grasping, and supporting tools.
• Ability to stand on concrete for the entire shift and repeatedly bend, stoop, twist, reach, and lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate or work in the vicinity of warehouse machinery and equipment.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work overtime when needed.
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where the position is located; the position is not open to visa sponsorship or existing visa holders.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check; a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment, particularly automotive or trucking.
• High school diploma or GED; further college education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform physically demanding warehouse duties involving repetitive processes, moderate to heavy lifting, machinery, and standardized work procedures.
• Participate in improving safety, quality, attendance, productivity, suggestion activities, housekeeping, and throughput in the work area.
• Pick, prepare, and package the required quantity of material for shipment.
• Operate voice-directed picking equipment.
• Operate powered vehicles such as forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers at heights up to 24 feet.
• Safely operate or work near warehouse equipment, including forklifts, reach trucks, pick trucks, propane-powered lifts, battery-changing equipment, electric carousels, conveyor lines, pneumatic staple guns, compactors, and dock levelers.
• Communicate effectively with people within and outside the work group.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain a clean work area and meet quality standards.
• Implement continuous improvement measures and cross-train on other jobs as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Work overtime when needed.

Benefits

• Quarterly gainsharing bonus potential.
• Pay increases every six months until maximum pay is reached.
• 401(k) with up to an 8% match and a non-elective contribution.
• Full coverage benefit plan options.
• Four weeks of paid vacation per year.
• 15 calendar holidays.
• Paid sick and disability leave, including sick days.
• 12 weeks of paid paternal leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed