Warehouse Associate

Daimler Truck•Grimes, IA

5d•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 involves physically demanding warehouse work, including picking, preparing, packaging, and shipping materials; operating powered industrial vehicles and other warehouse equipment; and following standardized work procedures. Associates contribute to safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping, and continuous improvement, and may be cross-trained or assigned other duties by a supervisor. The position is onsite in Grimes, Iowa, and relocation assistance is not available. Starting pay is $22.02 per hour, with potential quarterly gainsharing bonuses and pay increases every six months until the maximum pay rate is reached. The posting states that overtime may be needed. Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where the position is located. The final candidate must pass a criminal background check and may be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Previous warehouse experience.
Powered industrial truck experience, such as operating a forklift, reach truck, or order picker.
Capability for 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.
Ability to work overtime when needed.
Excellent attendance and punctuality.

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, including repetitive processes, moderate to heavy lifting, machinery use, and following 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.
Work overtime when needed and maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
Maintain a clean work area, meet quality standards, and implement continuous improvement measures.
Cross-train on other jobs as required.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.