Warehouse Material Handler Navigator - 2nd Shift

## POSITION SUMMARY
In addition to day-to-day responsibilities as a Material Hander, this position will serve as a lead trainer and mentor to fully acclimate team members to U.S. AutoForce’s culture, job responsibilities and safety regulations. The MH4- Navigator will be assigned lead responsibilities within the warehouse and will serve as a lead for other Material Handlers, including fostering and demonstrating U.S. Venture’s differentiating values that contribute towards a great workplace.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Navigator & Training

- Establish mentor relationship with new hires and assist with onboarding, total reward/benefit programs and tools
- Support new hires through onboarding phase including familiarizing routine environment and standard operating procedures in the warehouse
- Act as a subject matter expert for warehouse process and best practices
- Serve as a culture ambassador, safety advocate and exhibit U.S. Venture’s values in action
- Exhibit and practice positive communications and team-building skills
- Develop and conduct regularly scheduled Safety meetings within warehouse
- Supports the safety programs to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.  Maintain a safe working environment for all associates.

Material Handler

- Act as a role model for excellent customer service and communication
- Motivate and encourage team members through positive communication and feedback.
- Operate power equipment, including powered industrial trucks (forklifts) and high reach lifts
- Lead cycle counting and maintaining the most up to date, efficient methods of inventory control available
- Adjust and monitor cycle counts, e-commerce and returns, assisting in loss prevention best practices
- Support the maintenance of powered industrial vehicles (PIV).
- Follow up on customer shortages and errors
- Inspect merchandise for new warranty and core
- Provide service to sales staff and customers
- Recommend customer credit for returned merchandise
- Return product to proper vendors
- Assists with process improvement initiatives.
- Spot semi-trailers for daily loading line-ups
- Work as a backup driver as assigned or directed
- Inventory control
- Receiving: Check in product completely and accurately
- Stock products and process returns properly

- Returns: Inspect and physically count return merchandise assuring it is in resalable condition in order to give a “Quality Minded” reputation

- Loading: Load trucks using good judgment regarding use of space and product safety

- May perform counter or dispatch duties

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

Physical demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be qualified as to visual, auditory, physical, and mental ability to operate equipment safely with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee must frequently lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 80 pounds. Occasionally exert a pushing force up to 40 pounds. Handling of commercial tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) conduct team lifts or use mechanical equipment. 
Protective equipment required : steel or composite toe boots, safety vest, safety harness , seatbelt, SRL (self-retracting lifeline).  All equipment is provided by U.S. AutoForce except for steel / composite toe boots. All team members must be able to adhere with safety and manufacture guidelines for compliant use of all protective equipment.
Work environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Fumes associated with tires and occasionally car parts and lubricants prevalent.

QUALIFICATIONS

- 4 years prior experience in warehouse, inventory control or related field, or equivalent training
- 18 years of age
- A valid driver’s license and good driving record, as needed
- High school education or equivalent
- Ability to supervise or lead others
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Able to process a large volume of paperwork with good attention to details
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a variety of personalities
- Creative problem solver
- Excellent math skills and understanding of basic accounting methods
- Computer literacy a plus
- Good memory and able to work accurately with lengthy part numbers
- Basic reading skills required
- Above average scanning accuracy
- Ability to follow directions and safe operating procedures
- Neat and well organized
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds depending on the location, and work at heights of 20 feet on a regular basis
- Ability to push and/or roll tires up to 400 pounds
- Ability to be trained and use powered industrial trucks (forklifts) and high reach lifts
- Work on his/her feet for extended periods of time
- Willing to work overtime as needed
- Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (do not test for THC / marijuana)

DIVISION :
U.S. AutoForce

U.S. Venture will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, E-3, F1,  CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, visa status and other employment‑based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and must not require U.S. Venture’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency except when there is a specific business need.

U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.

U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101 .

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