Warehouse Material Handler and Backup Driver

DIVISION : U.S. AutoForce

U.S. AutoForce

POSITION SUMMARY

U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., brings together more than 100 years of experience as an industry leader in the distribution of tires, undercar parts, and lubricants to independent tire retailers, auto repair shops, and automotive dealerships.

Schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 10 : 00am - 6 : 30pm (or until work is done) plus rotating half-days on Saturdays.

Schedules are subject to change based on business needs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Load, unload and stock tires and auto parts in a fast-paced warehouse environment using industrial vehicles such as a forklift or picker equipment
• Stay fit doing hands-on work. You can expect to lift up to 80 lbs.Some of our stock racks are 25 feet tall, so you must be comfortable working at those heights
• Be on the move.You should be willing and able to work on your feet for extended periods of time and work overtime as needed
• Contribute to our culture of safety, ensuring adherence to all safety policies and operating procedures
• 25% of this position will include back up driver duties. You will be driving a parcel, cube van, or box delivery truck.

While driving, you'll also be providing outstanding customer service, as you will be the "face" of our company"! Other responsibilities include cash handling and invoicing for deliveries.

Still unsure? Hear what it's like from warehouse members themselves!

OUR BENEFITS

• Highly competitive wages starting at $19 / hr!
• Healthcare benefits, available your first day on the job
• 401(k) with Generous Employer Contribution AND Match
• Holiday and overtime pay
• Paid Vacation, Sick time and Holidays
• On-the-job training and skill development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

Physical demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls;

reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste and / or smell; the employee must occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 80 pounds.

Handling of tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) greater than approximately 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Protective equipment required : steel or composite toe boots, safety vest, harness, seatbelt , SRL (self-retracting lifeline).

All equipment is provided by U.S. AutoForce except for steel / composite toe boots.

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

• 1 year of relevant work experience
• 19 years of age for Express Back Up Driver
• 21 years of age for Non-CDL Back Up Driver
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Ability to work accurately with lengthy part numbers
• Above average scanning accuracy
• Ability to follow directions and safe operating procedures
• Neat and well organized
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
• Ability to work at heights of 25 feet
• Work on feet for extended periods of time
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Basic computer / RF scanner experience
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (do not test for THC / marijuana )

U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.

In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on 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 believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with all federal, state, local Fair Chance laws including but not limited to Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act.

U.S. Venture is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to 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 .