Storeroom Attendant - Forklift Operator
Company: Vallen Distribution
Location: Ankeny
Posted on: October 16, 2024
Job Description:
Why Join our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique.
We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways
each of us contributes to Vallen's success. We pride ourselves on
being an inclusive company that values the growth of our
associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning
team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform
your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering
flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our
customers, our supply partners, and our associates. Your Benefits
at Vallen:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days)
- 401K with discretionary company match - (US positions
only)
- Employer-paid Basic Life for Employee, Spouse, and
Dependents
- Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Vitality Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses reimbursement
- Employee Discounts through BenefitHub
- Advancement Opportunity. Position Summary: Click image below to
see the day in the life of our Storeroom Attendant! Join our
exciting & dedicated team at Vallen as a Storeroom Crib Attendant.
In this position, you will be working at a customer's location to
fulfill daily receiving, stocking, issuing, and cycle counting of
customer and/or Vallen inventory. You will also be responsible for
maintaining a professional, clean, and organized work environment
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Unloads, receives and puts away incoming product, goods, tools
and/or equipment; unpacks bales, crates, and other containers;
checks for damage and for discrepancies between goods and
invoices.
- Accurately sorts, labels, moves and stores items; places
material or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to
predetermined sequence such as size, style, or product codes;
arranges storage to optimize crib space.
- Issues product, goods, tools and/or equipment to site
employees; documents and maintains accurate records for issued and
returned items.
- Enters data into a database or other computerized system to
maintain up-to-date stock records; retrieves stored information to
respond to inquiries (e.g., inventory levels or delivery
schedules.); documents discrepancies on an error log and seeks
management advice on appropriate corrective action.
- Requests requisitions to replenish inventory.
- Assists with inventory level maintenance; performs cycle counts
and prepares report results.
- Inspects and measures tools/equipment for defects, wear and
tear and reports damage or wear to supervisors.
- Prepares periodic inventory or maintains perpetual inventory of
supplies and equipment.
- Delivers tools or equipment to associate work locations.
- Investigates and locates lost or misplaced equipment or safety
supplies.
- May repairs, services and lubricates tools and equipment as
required.
- Performs other related duties as requested.@LindseyAndrews Job
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent coupled with 3+
months relevant experience and/or training. Relevant experience
and/or aptitude should include:
- Loading, unloading, picking, packing or moving goods in a
warehouse environment; forklift / cherry picker experience
preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as
safety rules, work orders, operating and maintenance instructions,
and procedure manuals.
- Basic computer knowledge and proficiency and/or a demonstrated
technical aptitude to learn; preferred technical skills to include
but not limited to MS-Office products, Vista, Control, SX.e,
Prophet 21.
- Demonstration of basic mathematical skills (add, subtract,
multiply and divide in all units to measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals); ability to compute rate, ratio,
and percent preferred.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and be self-motivated to
accomplish assigned tasks and goals.
- Demonstration of attention to detail and is safety minded. Work
Environment & Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations will be
evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.
- Work environment may not be temperature controlled; must have
the ability to work in extreme hot or cold environments.
- Must have the ability to work in dusty conditions.
- May be required to handle hazardous materials and wear various
forms of protective equipment (shoes, gloves, protective eyewear,
etc.)
- May be required to pass forklift and/or other warehouse
equipment certifications (written and/or driving).
- Assigned work shifts may vary and/or rotate.
- Overtime may be required; extended day, evening and weekend
work may be required as job duties demand and may include little to
no advanced notice.
- Must be able to handle and work physical inventory; required to
lift up to 25 lbs. or greater with assistance following standard
operating and safety procedures. Other physical requirements
including, regularly being required to stand, walk, kneel, bend,
crouch, crawl, climb and balance.
- Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are
required.@LindseyAndrews Stay up to date with Vallen, and follow us
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Equal Opportunity Employer - Ethnically and Culturally
Diverse/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity
Keywords: Vallen Distribution, Des Moines , Storeroom Attendant - Forklift Operator, Professions , Ankeny, Iowa
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