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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

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