Why join our team at TVS Supply Chain Solutions in Wentzville, MO?

Our Union Forklift Driver/Material Handler Employees Receive:

• Outstanding Benefits Package with medical benefits as low as $10.00 per week
• Guaranteed increases
• Competitive Wages paid Weekly, Ranges from $17.82-$18.07
• Shift Premiums and Position Premiums, Up to an additional $1.75
• 401K match up 6% and annual tuition reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off options:
• Up to 16 Paid Holidays
• Up to 5 Paid Personal Days
• Additional Paid Time Off
• Paid Training including on-the-job training and skill development
• Company paid PPE
• Growth opportunities- promote quickly and earn additional income

What you will be doing:

• Operate sit down Forklift
• Warehouse order fulfillment
• Use RF scanning equipment

Additional Job Description Details:

Summary/Objective

A Forklift Driver / Material Handler is responsible for operating material handling equipment (forklift) to receive, store and distribute material, parts and supplies, using wireless RF scanning equipment to direct disposition of materials.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment (forklift) to maneuver racks, containers, pallets and crates
• Move, locate, relocate, load, unload and stack material in assigned area
• Perform routine daily equipment inspections and escalate issues
• Gather finished orders for movement to outbound shipping area
• Ensure product is labeled and free of damages, overages and shortages
• Accurately complete all related paperwork
• Adhere to quality and customer service standards set forth by the company
• Observe and comply with all safety procedures and guidelines
• Ensure that materials loaded to be transported are properly stacked and secure
• Perform housekeeping tasks such as sweeping and removing scrap, pallets, cardboard, etc.
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable attendance at work

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Communication proficiency
• Technical capacity
• Teamwork orientation
• Decision making
• Results driven
• High safety regard

Work Environment

This job is performed in a busy warehouse environment with high forklift traffic. Warehouses are subject to seasonal temperatures. Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses and vests are required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The associate may occasionally be required to lift 51 pounds, anything greater than 51 pounds requires assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating a forklift in a busy warehouse environment
• OSHA-endorsed forklift certification or ability to become certified
• Must be 18 years old or older

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Prior work experience in a warehouse and/or a Just-in-Time (JIT) environment preferred
• Basic computer skills and experience with a warehouse management system are a plus
• Knowledge of safety practices

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full Time. Schedule flexibility for extended or unplanned work hours is required.

Travel

No travel is required between locations

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work second shift 10:30PM-7:00AM?
• Are you available to work second shift 10:30 PM-7:00 AM?

Experience:

• Sit down Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person