Warehouse Associate

Who We Are:

Truma is a leading international manufacturer of highly developed heating and water heater systems, as well as comfort accessories for travel trailers and motorhomes. Our global success and top market share come from our customer focus, innovation, product quality, and outstanding service. Truma is a medium-sized, family-oriented company with over 600 employees globally and a long history going back more than 75 years.

From our products to our people, we strive to be "Simply Better" in everything we do. If you're a motivated, results-oriented individual who wants to make a real difference in your community and role, then join team Truma today!

What We Offer:

• Competitive salaries and flexible work schedules to elevate your job satisfaction and productivity
• Company paid training and professional development allows you to grow your skill set and advance your career
• Modern, open-concept workspaces that encourage open communication and collaboration across the organization
• Excellent 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% match, allows you to plan and save for your future
• Paid time off (PTO), paid sick leave, and paid holidays available immediately to give you the work/life balance that you’ve been searching for
• Premium benefits including, health, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, short-term & long-term disability are available immediately
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers 24/7 phone consultation with licensed health professionals and referrals to supportive resources
• Gym membership reimbursement of up to $30/month, will give you the incentive to reach your health goals
• Exciting and fun-filled team-building events that promote employee engagement and teamwork
• And much more to the best talent across North America!

What You’ll Do:

As the Warehouse Associate, you will handle the Receiving, Picking, Shipping, and Inventory Control, ensuring safety and accuracy of material in the warehouse.

Your Accountabilities in the Role:

A. Receiving, Shipping, and Inventory Control (50%)

• Operates powered industrial truck to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas into trucks and containers.
• Performs picking/packing of parts and preparation of pallets, boxes and packaging to ensure safety and quality of materials and goods for transport.
• Handles the basic receiving and/or shipping of the various materials/products in an efficient and accurate way, following documented procedures.
• Ensures parts received match the current specifications prior to stocking - or takes action to resolve proactively.
• Confirms the count and quality of material and products being received or shipped to ensure integrity, inventory control, and overall customer satisfaction.
• Prepares and completes necessary paperwork and PC entries to ensure efficient, on-time delivery, inventory levels, and accurate data in the systems.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards. Handles the warranty/return of product, following the documented processes.
• Communicates discrepancies to appropriate employees and vendors so that the issues can be resolved quickly.
• Performs daily equipment checks on the forklift and other equipment ensuring batteries are charged and equipment is safe for use in accordance with company policies.
• Supports the team and other areas for the success of the business.

B. Assembly, fabrication (50%)

• Responsible to study, read, and understand schematic diagrams, blueprints, product manuals, process documents, and gather information regarding its parts, fixtures, tools, etc.
• Set up, arrange, and operate equipment as per the specifications and instructions of the supervisor
• To assemble parts or components to build systems for customers
• Manages the fitting, building, or reconstruction of various parts to ensure engineering and specifications are met
• To perform regular test and inspection procedures to ensure that the product is formed in accordance with the specifications
• To implement and identify needs for improvement by conveying it to the senior personnel, so that quality of products is maintained.
• Performs cutting and bending of aluminum pipe to specification in a safe and accurate manner.

The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities and activities, which may change or be assigned at any item with or without notice.

Position Requirements:

• Education: High School diploma, or equivalent; will consider a combination of course work and direct work experience.
• Experience: 2 years of experience in Warehousing, Receiving, Shipping, and inventory control, handling both local and international freight activities.
• Certification: Forklift certification per OSHA standards. Clean driving record and a valid state motor vehicle operators license
• Functional Skills: Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, good math skills with a strong sense of urgency required; strong ability to prioritize and multi-task several projects well; abiity to problem-solve and execute solutions in a timely way is also key. Excellent follow through to ensure freight meets its destination on time.
• Technical Aptitude/PC/Other: Basic skills in Microsoft Office and data systems required
• Language Skills: Good communication skills (written and verbal) to work with external vendors, customers and internal team members at all various levels.
• Leadership/Behaviors: Self-directed and motivated to handle all tasks efficiently; Strong customer focus and requires someone who is responsive, flexible and can work well under pressure to meet the work demands and timelines as needed.
• Culture Match: Customer-service oriented, ambitious to meet/exceed performance goals, flexible/adaptable, high integrity, and collaborative

Core Values that Apply to All Positions:

• Courage
• Connectedness
• Adaptability

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer