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Warehouse Associate

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Full-Time

OBJECTIVE:

The Warehouse Associate leads rigging and loads outgoing deliveries while managing the upkeep and cleanliness

of the yard.


The Warehouse Associate upholds the company’s core values of integrity, service, leadership, empowerment, and

innovation while demonstrating a dedicated and results-driven work ethic.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Lead staff working with loading outgoing fleet and assist with unloading incoming freight in a safe manner

· Operate warehouse equipment (forklift, floor cleaner, pallet jacks, etc.) to safely transport weighted items

· Maintain positive relationships with others while resolving concerns and answering questions

· Assist with cleaning the warehouse common areas

· Maintain physical and electronic documents, files, and records

· Assist order preparation by pulling from stock to meet delivery requirements

· Assist with material, supply, and tool inventories to verify stock and identify losses

· Safety deliver material and tools to jobsites

· Perform other duties as assigned


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Effective written and verbal communication skills, both professional and interpersonal

· The ability to work both independently and within a team

· A responsible, organized, and detail-oriented mindset

· Refined time management skills and the ability to multi-task

· Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills


WORK ENVIRONMENT CONSIDERATIONS:

· Significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching

· Must be familiar with industry safety requirements and prepared to wear a hard hat, steel-toed work boots, gloves, and safety glasses

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position


QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, Class A license preferred

· Forklift Operator’s Certificate preferred


AAP/EEO STATEMENT:

At Modern, we understand that every employee is different in his or her own way. We support and thrive off those differences. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, military status, or other non-merit factors. Modern is a proud Equal Opportunity workplace and Affirmative Action employer.

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