Material Handler | Royal Truck Body | Nashville, TN

Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt |

Who we are:

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you'll do:

Performs a combination of tasks including but not limited to ordering, filling, kitting, stocking, loading, and inspecting orders accurately and efficiently. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift and move a minimum of 40 pounds without assistance, climb a ladder to a height of at least 20 feet, and wear appropriate safety equipment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Maintain valid forklift/stand-up license- including completion of daily fork truck maintenance log and proper maintenance of equipment

* Responsible for maintaining inventory record accuracy through accurate stock transfers and cycle counts

* Plans and orders materials as required by operations schedule

* Line sets and organizes materials in a timely manner

*Identifies damaged materials

* Places materials to and from a variety of box/skid/containers

* Transports materials to designated areas utilizing appropriate tools/vehicles to accomplish task including but not limited to pallet jack, forklift, stand-up and/or pac mule

* Identifies and communicates shortage parts

* Assists operators as needed by lifting heavy objects

* Participates in quality improvement efforts

* Utilizes good housekeeping practices.

* Assists in maintaining safety standards in all areas of responsibility

* Performs required administrative tasks; prepares all required reports and communication.

* Willingness to work OT on short notice

* Preparation and participation in physical inventory.

* Knowledge and application of damage parts procedure

What you need to be successful:

* HS Diploma or GED required
* Familiarity with line set practices and handling methods.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision.
* Commitment to a high standard of excellence
* Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
* Acute attention to detail
* Familiarity with outlook, word and excel
* Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
* One to two years related experience or equivalent

Why The Shyft Group?

We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.