Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Inside the Role

As a team member of the Parts Distribution Center, you are responsible for receiving, verifying, and storing incoming material. The candidate for this position will have a passion for process improvements, a keen eye to detail, and love numbers. Leading with the Daimler Values of passion, respect, integrity, and discipline is an absolute must.

NOTE: The Reno PDC will be relocating to Portland, OR in July 2027.

Duties

Pick required quantity of material for processing
Pick and prepare material for shipment
Package material to ensure protection of parts in transit
Stage material in proper location for shipment and/or loads on trailer
Audit storage locations for proper quantity and resolve inventory discrepancies
Operation of Voice Directed Picking Equipment
Operate power vehicles such as a forklift, reach truck and order picker to a height of 24 feet.
Lift and move parts up to 75 pounds in weight unassisted, pull/push and slide parts up to 100 pounds unassisted, while maintaining quality and production standards in Receiving and Shipping of parts
Stoop, bend, twist and reach into 48” deep locations to pull or stock truck parts.
Stand and/or walk 100% of the work schedule, with exception of break and lunch periods
Safely operate and / or work in the vicinity of many types of equipment, such as forklifts, reach trucks, pick trucks, propane powered lifts, battery changing equipment, electric carousels, conveyor lines, heavy duty pneumatic staple guns, compactors, dock levelers, etc.. without risk to self or other employees.
Maintain housekeeping requirements
Communicate effectively with others within and outside the work group
Work flexible hours
Participation in Continuous Improvement program (TOS) and responsible for coming up with ideas / suggestions for improvement
Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Basic Required Skills & Experience:

Basic mathematics skills
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds frequently
Unassisted, pull/push and slide over of parts up to 100 pounds occasionally
Stoop, bend, and twist frequently to complete the task at hand
Reach frequently into 48 inch deep locations to pull or stock truck parts
Stand and/or Walk continuously, with the exception of break and lunch period
Operate Stand-up Reach Lifts and Man-Up Order Picker to a height of 24 feet
Use equipment to lift pallet unit to a height of 24 feet
Safety Equipment and Quality Commitment
Housekeeping, sweeping and emptying trash as necessary
Successful completion of criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen

Basic Preferred Skills & Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent
Three years of Receiving, Shipping and Packing

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Reno, NV US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.02 - $24.52 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person