Traveling Commodities Team Member

Description Summary

The Traveling Commodities Team Member supports Van Meter's purpose of being a customer's competitive advantage by efficiently and accurately handling customer orders. This role involves using a forklift, cutting wire, receiving commodities, and preparing products for delivery. The position requires flexibility to travel within the US and includes working at the Central Distribution Center.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Pick and prepare customer pipe and wire in an efficient and accurate manner
• Receive and unload commodities from delivery trucks
• Accurately maintain commodities inventory and equipment
• Prepare product for shipment
• Provide customer service and support as the main contact between Van Meter and customers
• Maintain quality expectations and customer requirements
• Adhere to all company safety policies and initiatives
• Assist in maintaining distribution center cleanliness and order
• Cross-train in other departments as needed
• Support team members by participating in team lifts
• Provide coverage in areas of the distribution center where staffing is low and work level is high

Requirements & Essential Functions

• Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to change
• Ability to work collaboratively with all areas of the distribution center
• Ability to analyze work load and establish priorities with time sensitive deadlines
• Maintain a high standard of driving performance
• Maintain compliance with all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to stay on task and work efficiently
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and solid work ethic
• Execute duties with the highest regard for safety, continuous improvement, and cost reduction
• Ability to successfully work independently and in a team environment
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving ability
• Drive for continuous improvement
• Detail-oriented
• Dependable

Job Requirements/Specifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to travel within the United States to be on assignment for months at a time
• Willingness to obtain a Class A or Class B CDL if deemed necessary
• Ability to meet and maintain qualifications as required by the DOT
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to lift 100 lbs on a consistent basis
• Ability to operate lift truck equipment
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to work an extended shift to complete work tasks as needed
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Knowledge of Eclipse preferred
• Knowledge of handheld RF scanner is a plus
• Deployment to jobsites throughout the United States for extended periods of time
• Minimum 3 year commitment required

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, bending at the waist, twisting upper body, reaching, working with hands, working with fingers, talking, hearing, vision acuity-near, vision acuity-far, depth perception, field of vision, vision adjustment, color vision, driving, team lifting, cold, heat, temperature changes, work indoors
• Sometimes climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, works with others, customer contact, wet, humid, noise, work outdoors, mechanical hazards
• Occasionally crawling, vibration, confined area, high places, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation