Warehouse Material Handler

US Venture • Columbus, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., distributes tires, undercar parts, and lubricants. The Warehouse Material Handler loads, unloads, and stocks tires and auto parts in a fast-paced warehouse, using industrial vehicles such as forklifts or picker equipment. The role also uses scanners to locate and put away tires and assist with inventory control. Team members may help other departments, including e-commerce, inventory, and will call, as business needs require. The listed duties are not exhaustive, and other job-related tasks or instructions may be assigned, subject to reasonable accommodations.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. or until work is completed, with rotating Saturdays. Schedules may change with business needs, and overtime may be required. The work involves extended periods on your feet, frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, occasional lifting up to 80 pounds, and occasional pushing force up to 40 pounds. Commercial tires may require team lifting or mechanical equipment. Some racks are 25 feet high, and employees must safely work at those heights while operating equipment.

The work environment may include weather conditions prevalent at the time, moderate noise, and fumes associated with tires and occasionally car parts and lubricants. Required protective equipment includes steel or composite toe boots, a safety vest, safety harness, seatbelt, and self-retracting lifeline (SRL). U.S. AutoForce provides all listed protective equipment except steel or composite toe boots. Employees must follow safety and manufacturer guidelines for protective equipment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old to operate equipment.
• At least 1 year of warehouse, logistics, or relevant experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to exert a pushing force of up to 40 pounds when working with barrels and industrial or agricultural tires.
• Ability to work safely at heights of 25 feet while operating equipment.
• Follow company safety policies, state and federal transportation regulations, and manufacturing guidelines.
• Ability to pass forklift certification.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to follow instructions and safe operating procedures.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test; THC/marijuana is not tested.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require U.S. Venture sponsorship to continue working legally in the United States.
• Ability to meet visual, auditory, physical, and mental requirements for safe equipment operation, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to adhere to safety and manufacturer guidelines for compliant use of protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and stock tires and auto parts using industrial vehicles such as forklifts or picker equipment.
• Use scanners to locate and put away tires and assist with inventory control.
• Work safely at heights of up to 25 feet while operating equipment.
• Follow company safety policies and operating procedures.
• Assist other departments, such as e-commerce, inventory, and will call, according to business needs.
• Perform other job-related tasks and follow job-related instructions as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Benefits

• Highly competitive wages starting at $19.50 per hour.
• Weekly pay.
• Quarterly bonuses and quarterly performance bonus program.
• Work boot reimbursement program.
• Healthcare benefits available on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• On-the-job training and skill development.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discount programs.

What This Job Offers

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