Material Handler/Ag Equipment Delivery Driver
- Boone, IA, United States
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Summary: Prepare and ship agricultural-related products, receive and stock warehouse inventory and merchandise, and deliver equipment to customers using a company-provided 1-ton pickup truck and 32' gooseneck trailer. Deliveries include assembled products such as portable grain augers, conveyors, and other agricultural equipment. This position includes a mix of indoor and outdoor tasks in varying conditions and temperatures. Overnight travel is minimal (up to 25 nights per year), and all related travel expenses are paid.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; general knowledge of warehouse operations preferred
- Minimum one year of forklift experience required
- Minimum one year of equipment/trailer pulling experience required; prior experience hauling oversize farm equipment or machinery dealership/manufacturer experience highly preferred
- Knowledge of DOT guidelines and how they apply to the position
- Previous small package/parcel shipping experience with UPS or FedEx will be fast-tracked
- Basic computer skills
- Strong mathematical aptitude, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Effective verbal and written communication and comprehension
- Ability to interpret a pick list and accurately document order fulfillment
- Able to work efficiently and accurately at a fast pace, multitask, and prioritize duties with high attention to detail
- Mechanically inclined, with strong hand-eye coordination and hand dexterity
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions year round
- Able to follow directions, with a willingness to learn new tasks and skills
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Use written pick lists to prepare and package shipments, including pulling inventory from warehouse shelving, racking, or the outdoor storage yard
- Prepare shipping documents and labels per the pick list, and prepare shipment quotations and estimates
- Receive shipments from vendors and suppliers and document incoming product
- Work closely with the branch Inventory Support Associate to process incoming shipments, including boxing, wrapping/bagging parts, and stocking shelving and racking, and assist with inventory audits and cycle counts
- Re-box/re-crate products as needed, and refurbish damaged or aged products when possible (report non-compliant product)
- Load and unload flatbed trailers of agricultural equipment, most of which are non-traditional freight loads (unpalletized and/or irregular in shape and size)
- Deliver equipment to customers using the company 1-ton pickup and gooseneck trailer
- Operate a forklift, tractor, company vehicles, or any other equipment needed to perform the job
- Troubleshoot equipment and make necessary emergency repairs if possible
- Assist with ordering/restocking packaging and departmental materials/supplies
- Keep the Branch Manager advised of work status, workload, potential problems, and progress on assignments
- Keep the work area and equipment safe, clean, and orderly, following prescribed safety regulations
- Maintain an acceptable safety and driving record
- Work in the warehouse when not driving
- Perform additional related duties as requested or required Job Type: Full-time Day shift, Monday – Friday Work Location: In person
Experience:
- Equipment/trailer: 1 year (Required)
- Forklift: 1 year (Required)
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Pay:
Hourly role: $24-$27
More about this job
Skills
- Agricultural equipment
- Outdoor activities
- Warehouse operations
- Forklift certification
- Computer skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Order picking
- Work efficiently
- Multitask
- Attention to detail
- Stocking
- Operate forklift
- Troubleshoot
- Packaging