General Warehouse

ABOUT US:

Midwest Wheel is a 112 year old company headquartered in Des Moines, IA with six locations in Iowa and Missouri. Midwest Wheel is one of the largest truck parts distributors in the Midwest carrying a full line of replacement Heavy-Duty Fleet Products, Light Truck Accessories, Light Trailer Products, Commercial Fleet Parts and School Bus Replacement Parts.

Midwest Wheel offers a 401k, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), gain share, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick days.

We are currently seeking a full-time, first shift General Warehouse Worker at our Cedar Rapids Warehouse that will perform various warehouse functions throughout the day.

JOB TITLE: General Warehouse

REPORTS TO: Warehouse Manager

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Perform an array of functions that may include receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing and retrieving stock in the warehouse.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment.
• A post offer, pre-employment drug screen and physical is required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assist shipping and receiving unloading trucks and checking in merchandise.
• Prepares orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to organizational standards.
• Prepare parcels for mailing/shipping.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and work stations neat; sweep, dust and mop. Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times.
• Wear the proper safety equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with arms, talk, and hear.
• Walking, standing and/or climbing.
• Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50 lbs, occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• Work on ladders and lift trucks.

NOTE FROM THE MANAGER: I'm willing to train the right person, even with zero warehousing experience, but as a Manager and employee owner, I am very guarded of my warehouse, I'm not just looking for someone to fill a role, I'm looking for someone that fits into the Midwest Wheel family.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person