Job Description

2nd Shift Full-Time Warehouse Order Picker  

Join Our Dynamic Team at TIG! TIG is a proud veteran-owned enterprise founded in Iowa. As leaders in value-added distribution, we provide innovative solutions nationwide. With state-of-the-art warehousing, packaging, logistics, and assembly operations, we offer diverse career opportunities—from professional and managerial roles to supervisory, temporary, and part-time positions. Our corporate offices are conveniently located in Marshalltown and Des Moines, Iowa. At TIG Distributing, we value our team members and offer excellent benefits, including bonuses, paid time off, holidays, and a competitive salary. 

TIG practices equal opportunity employment to ensure that equal employment and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees based on individual qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. 

TIG seeks a skilled and motivated individual to join our 2nd shift warehouse team as a Full-Time Order Picker for order picking, material flow operations, palletizing, and general warehouse assistance. If you are seeking a dynamic role with a variety of work, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! 

Job Summary

The Order Picker/Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift and other powered industrial vehicles to efficiently and safely pull and deliver requested product to the production floor. When there is no product to be moved, this position will help in other areas such as hand unloading products from trucks and assist with other priorities in the Shipping, Receiving, and Warehouse department.

General Duties, and Responsibilities

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and move and stack them in assigned places utilizing a forklift, turret, and other warehouse equipment.
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Transport raw materials to production workstations.
• Assist in other warehouse-related tasks such as picking orders accurately, packaging products, restocking products, and areas of receiving and shipping if applicable.
• Operate PIV equipment safely by following all protocols set forth by the company.
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance.
• Load freight shipments manually and with warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks as needed.
• Weigh and shrink-wrap outgoing pallets as required.
• Performs general housekeeping, maintenance, and organization of the dock and inventory areas.
• Provide general warehouse support as needed, such as organizing products, and maintaining clean and safe work areas.

Addendum

In addition to the above forklift operator responsibilities the warehouse order picker will also be responsible for the following:

• Using a stand-up picker to accurately and efficiently pick products listed on master pick lists for shipping departments to fulfill client orders.
• Transport raw materials as requested to the production and shipping work areas.
• Load freight shipments both manually and with PIV equipment and pallet jacks.
• Shrink wrap outgoing pallets in preparation for shipping.
• Conduct inventory counts as requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Minimum one year of experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
• Experience and competence with computers.
• Proven experience as a forklift operator; Prior experience using other PIV equipment is a plus.

Competencies/Skills

• Assertive and clear written and oral communication.
• Willingness to grow and adapt as the needs of the business grow.
• Detailed oriented, organized, and able to problem solve.
• Ability to work independently and team orientated, able to work with diverse individuals within and outside the TIG/Exodus Organizations.
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and hardworking.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 40 pounds on their own, use hands to grasp or handle objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk, and hear. Able to perform physical labor continually and stand for long periods. 

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required from personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as needed.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

EOE

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