Warehouse Operator (2nd shift) (Longview, TX, US, 75603) - Military Veterans
at Komatsu
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Overview
If you have forklift and/or warehouse experience, this is a great opportunity to join a hardworking, supportive, and talented warehouse team as a Warehouse Operator! The warehouse team plays a critical role in the overall function of the Komatsu facility by receiving, storing, and picking the components required to support the 4 major product lines manufactured at our Longview facility. Komatsu has some of the best benefits in East Texas – including health benefits (medical, dental & vision), a generous 401k contribution, annual bonus potential and merit increases.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Work safe and be an advocate for safety.
- Operate a variety of warehouse equipment including forklifts (reach and stand up, 6,000 – 10,000 lb.), hand cart and pallet jack.
- Loading and unloading a truck utilizing a forklift.
- Maintaining an accurate record of all parts received and distributed.
- Perform move transactions using a scan gun.
- Familiarity with operation of Raymond wire guided forklift.
- Load, unload, move, stack, pick, put away, stock, and arrange material in an accessible manner and according to standard warehouse practices.
- Ensuring cleanliness, tidiness, and safety of work environment.
- Promptly communicating any errors or discrepancies.
- Strategically storing material to maximize storage space within the warehouse.
- Counting and confirming inventory.
- Utilize SAP to do basic research.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Work experience, preferably in warehouse.
- Ability to operate forklift competently.
- Basic math skills and ability to read a tape measure.
- Successful completion of background investigation and drug screening.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Strong people skills and ability to work effectively with a team.
- Agile, dexterous, and undeterred by heights and adverse climatic conditions.
- Physical ability to lift 50 lbs. safely.
- Positive work history and ability to maintain solid attendance.
- Available to work extended hours.
Additional Information
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Longview, TX
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Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries.
The Komatsu North America Mining Distribution and Service group is a critical part of our Komatsu global organization. We, sell, install, service, provide parts and rebuild equipment, as well as provide digital solutions for our customers. In the United States, we have a presence in 16 states across the US with 30 primary sites. We have approximately 1,200 employees.
Our group supports field operations at the customer mine sites as well as shop operations at the Distribution and Service Centers. A large part of our workforce focuses includes technical trades.
SLQDC (Safety, Law, Quality, Delivery, and Cost) represents the order of priority for all Komatsu Employees when making decisions. Safety always comes first. In addition to Komatsu standards, our operations follow all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration), DOT (Department of Transportation), Customer, and all federal, state, and local guidelines.