Material Handler

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.

The warehouse operator will report directly to the First Line Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for the picking and completion of Dealer orders in a safe and timely manner
• Responsible for the put-away of inbound material according to prescribed procedures while meeting benchmarks set by management and the company
• Responsible for carrying out all responsibilities in a manner which is not only safe to the individual, but also safe to the environment he / she is working in
• Ensure all orders are completed with quality as a constant objective while working towards zero errors
• Participate in all Quality / Environmental programs
• Participate in all company initiatives such as the Volvo Group Attitude Survey, Idea Generation and OD / VPS
• Communicate any irregularities to designated Supervisors or Managers
• Interact with Co-workers as required
• Responsible for adhering to all work rules and rules of conduct set by management and the company
• Adhere to established punctuality and attendance standards
• Regularly meet multiple deadlines while handling emergency requests in a timely manner
• Must be available to work any / flexible warehouse shift schedule (based on seniority etc.)
• Must be flexible and be available to work overtime on an as needed basis including but not limited to nights, weekends and holidays
• Complies with company rules and policies and follows instructions from supervisory and management personnel
• Must adhere to the terms and conditions set forth in collectively bargained labor agreements
• Authority :
• Authorized to complete any / all Dealer orders from start to finish with the exception that all irregularities must be modified or addressed by a supervisor, or other authorized personnel
• Authorized to complete the put-away process of inbound material with the exception of irregularities must be modified or addressed by a supervisor, or other authorized personnel

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• 1+ year of related material handling experience or training preferred
• Ability to pass a basic skills test to include reading and mathematics
• Ability to carry out instructions according to established procedures
• Ability to work overtime on an as needed basis
• 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 70 lbs.
• Specific vision and hearing abilities required
• Required to drive a powered industrial vehicle
• 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.

Necessary functional / language skills

As all documentation is in English, proficiency in the English language is required

Market Logistics offers the opportunity to learn about, and impact, all our North American brands. In addition, we offer :

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Competitive compensation
• Generous ETO (earned time off)
• 401k with matching

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

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?