Materials Associate – Driver in Huntsville, Alabama at DeSHAZO LLC

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.