Location: Justin,TX, USA
Material Handler, Regional Distribution Center
Location:
Justin, TX, US, 76247
Position Type: Professional
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Service Market Logistics (SML), part of Volvo Group Trucks Operations, serves all brands and business areas by managing and optimizing service parts availability and distribution to secure customer uptime. Through our operations, we provide world class service focusing on delivery precision, quality, continuous improvement, cost efficiency and synergies delivering value all the way to our customers. We embrace innovation and new technologies and work with environmental care and sustainability at heart. Our footprint consists of 40 distribution centers and 3,800 employees worldwide, and we strive for an innovative and diverse workplace, exercising the Volvo Group values with high focus on Customer Success. We are Proud to Deliver. Making a Difference. For People. Every Day.
SML North America (NA) is a part of SML and has about 1,000 employees across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We operate the Central Distribution Center in Byhalia, MS as well as Regional Distribution Centers across the NA region.
We have an exciting opportunity for the right individual as a warehouse operator for our Regional Distribution Center in Northlake, TX. The material handler position will report directly to the First Line Manager
The Role of Material Handler:
You will be responsible for shipping orders to dealers throughout the United States to keep Mack, and Volvo trucks, as well as Volvo Construction Equipment, on the road.
You will work with a great team and Lean leaders to meet daily precision goals.
You will take all actions needed to provide the dealer network with excellent quality.
You will learn multiple functions and participate in a job rotation that keeps you motivated.
Volvo cares about the Environment, and you can help too by participating in local recycling and green initiatives.
Your ideas matter! Each employee is encouraged to come up with new ways of working to make our processes easier and more efficient.
Your voice can be heard – There are daily meetings held to review performance or deviations, plus an annual survey where each employee can submit their opinions on a variety of topics.
You will utilize a variety of industrial handling equipment while processing tasks daily.
Authority:
Work with a dedicated shift to unload refill trailers needed to keep our shelves stocked with inventory.
Work with a high-energy shift to process stock and critical orders necessary to maintain the inventory of our dealer network.
Enhance safety programs and identify any potential risks via Safety Walks.
Work closely with your supervisor to create a personal plan for development and growth.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
6 months of related experience or training preferred.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions according to established procedures.
Ability to work overtime on an as needed basis.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
As all documentation is in English, proficiency in the English language is required.
Physical Demands to be met with or without accommodation:
Regularly required to reach with arms and hands
Required to stand, walk and use hands to handle tools/controls
Required to sit, climb, balance and crouch
Required to be able to lift 70lbs
Specific vision and hearing abilities required
Required to work at heights up to 25 feet, on raised platform equipment
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.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group's leading brands and entities.
Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group's manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group's customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?
Job Category: Supply Chain & Logistics
Organization: Group Trucks Operations
Travel Required: Occasional Travel
Requisition ID: 3878
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Do we share the same aspirations?
Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.
Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world's most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.
Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.
If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.
Nearest Major Market: Dallas
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