Warehouse Material Handler

US Venture • Ellenwood, GA

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About The Position

U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., distributes tires, undercar parts, and lubricants to independent tire retailers, auto repair shops, and automotive dealerships. The Warehouse Material Handler works in a fast-paced warehouse loading, unloading, and stocking tires and auto parts, using industrial vehicles and scanners to locate and put away products and assist with inventory control. The role may also support e-commerce, inventory, and will-call departments as business needs require.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., or until work is completed. Schedules may change based on business needs, and overtime may be required. This position involves frequent lifting, extended periods on your feet, and safely operating equipment at heights of up to 25 feet. The employee must follow company safety policies, operating procedures, and applicable regulations. The listed duties are not exhaustive, and team members may be assigned other job-related tasks or instructions, subject to reasonable accommodations.

The work environment may include exposure to prevailing weather conditions, tire fumes and occasional fumes from car parts and lubricants; noise is usually moderate. Required protective equipment includes steel- or composite-toe boots, a safety vest, safety harness, seatbelt, and self-retracting lifeline. U.S. AutoForce provides the equipment other than the boots.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old to operate equipment.
• One 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.
• Ability to abide by 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.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test; the posting states that THC/marijuana is not tested.
• Ability to meet visual, auditory, physical, and mental requirements for safe equipment operation, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.
• Safely lift and handle products, using team lifts or mechanical equipment for commercial tires when needed.
• Push barrels and industrial or agricultural tires when required.
• Safely work at heights of up to 25 feet while operating equipment.
• Remain on your feet and work overtime as needed.
• Follow safety policies, operating procedures, transportation regulations, and applicable manufacturing guidelines.
• Assist other departments, such as e-commerce, inventory, and will-call, depending on business needs.
• Perform other job-related tasks and follow job-related instructions from a supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Benefits

• Competitive wages starting at $18 per hour.
• Weekly pay.
• Work boot reimbursement program.
• Healthcare benefits available from the first day on the job.
• 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