Materials Associate – Driver

description deshazo builds custom material handling and automation equipment, which means a constant flow of parts moving between our shop, our vendors, and our customers. the materials associate keeps that flow organized — making sure every part is where it should be and gets where it needs to go next. it's an independent, hands-on role with a mix of material handling, driving, and organization. duties: material flow and organization • relocate incoming material from the receiving area to its proper storage location, organized by project. • keep receiving and staging areas clear so incoming freight always has somewhere to land. • own the material storage system — establish and label locations for new projects, and reorganize as jobs move through. • kit completed parts to their project locations as they come off the shop floor. • stage parts headed to outside processing vendors. • keep all storage areas organized, labeled, and accurate, so any part can be found quickly. • operate forklifts up to 10,000 lb. capacity to move material, parts, and finished equipment. • comply with all safety rules and regulations, and keep work areas clean and orderly. driving and outside processing • run parts to offsite vendors on a regular weekly schedule, and make occasional delivery runs to customers. • pack, load, secure, and rig parts for transport, including trailer loads. • inspect parts returning from outside processing before they're placed in proper location— checking for coating defects, masking errors, and handling damage. shipping and receiving support • back up shipping and receiving during absences and busy periods — unloading trucks, opening and breaking down incoming freight, and verifying contents against packing slips. • pack spare parts orders for shipment. • help load outbound trucks, strap and band loads to pallets, and stage outbound freight. • help offload inbound shipments. minimum qualifications: • high school diploma or ged. • valid driver's license and a clean driving record. • experience driving a full-size truck and towing a trailer. • forklift experience, including high-capacity (5,000–10,000 lb.) forklifts. • basic computer skills, and willing to learn our systems. • reliable and detail oriented. preferred qualifications: • experience in a machine shop, fab shop, or custom manufacturing environment. • rigging experience. • experience packaging parts for freight or parcel shipment. • any exposure to an erp or inventory system. physical requirements: • this position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time on concrete floors, climbing, bending, and kneeling, and occasional lifting of 50 lbs. unassisted. benefits available: • medical / vision / dental insurance • 401(k) plan with match • company-paid short term disability insurance • long term disability insurance available • company paid basic life insurance • employee assistance program (eap) • additional life insurance available • 9 paid holidays • pto program • tool purchase program • weekly pay periods with direct deposit • competitive pay equal opportunity employer minorities/women/protected veterans/disabled/other protected category deshazo's mission: deshazo is committed to elevating our clients' business needs through custom-built cranes and tailor-made automation systems. we enhance our products by providing expert inspections, repairs, modernizations or rebuilds.