Forklift Driver/Material Handler

Company Description

The Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) are redefining the future of housing. VBC is a vertically integrated design, manufacturing, and construction company that builds volumetric modular multi-family buildings. Our company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with offices located in Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Berwick, PA and Tracy, CA. 
 

VBC manufactures building products and modular buildings. Over the past 10 years VBC has built over 1 million square feet of multifamily real estate across the US. VBC recently announced the acquisition of Katerra Inc.’s state of the art office and manufacturing facility in Tracy, CA and Dulux’s modular manufacturing facility in Berwick, PA. More information can be found at www.vbc.co 

Job Description

• Receives, stores, and distributes materials, tools, equipment and products within the warehouses/plant
• Convey materials and items from receiving to storage or production areas on a routine basis using fork truck/hand truck/pallet jack
• Unload flatbed/van trucks
• Understands bin location systems and First In First Out (FIFO) with regards to batch dated materials
• Experience reading Bills of Lading, shipping documents and Picking Lists
• Complete special projects when assigned by supervisor in a timely manner
• Assist with cycle counts as needed
• Shows initiative by supporting safety plant wide
• Reports any mechanical or operational difficulty with any equipment
• Uses safe work practices and always reports hazardous conditions  
• Ensures accurate material picking
• Ensures production line is kitted out with needed materials daily
• Maximizes storage capacity by ensuring materials are stored correctly within the warehouses
• Ensures storage and distribution meet high quality housekeeping standards
• Ensures departmental continuous compliance with internal and external policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years forklift/warehousing experience required.
• Ability to lift, push or pull at least 50 lbs is required.
• Must be able to work in non-temperature controlled environment.
• Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel repetitively.
• Ability to reach or work above the shoulder.

Additional Information

We believe the future of housing is inclusive. As such, VBC is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factory protected by applicable federal, state, and or local laws.  

VBC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need special accommodation at any point during the interview process.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.