Warehouse Associate

Inside the Role

Innovative products begin with talented, highly motivated individuals. Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), the largest and most diverse company in the North American commercial vehicle market, invites you to join our dynamic team. When you work for a Daimler company, you join a global network of over 250,000 dedicated employees on six continents who share your passion. Be a part of a world-class team who keep the world moving through the manufacturing of Heavy Duty trucks.

This position offers:

Quarterly gainsharing bonus potential
Starting pay of $22.02/hour

Benefits include: Pay increase every 6 months until maximum pay is reached, 401k (includes up to 8% match and non-elective contribution), full coverage benefit plan options, 4 weeks paid vacation per year, 15 calendar holidays, paid sick/disability leave (including sick days), 12 weeks paid paternal leave, employee assistance program; comprehensive health and wellness programs, and tuition assistance.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

• Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Previous experience in manufacturing/distribution (automotive/trucking) environment
• High School Diploma / GED and further college education a plus

What You Drive at DTNA

• Perform physically demanding warehouse duties including repetitive processes, moderate to heavy lifting, the use of machinery, and following standardized work procedures.
• Actively participate in improving work area in terms of safety, quality, attendance, productivity, suggestion activities, housekeeping, and throughput. Pick, prepare and package required quantity of material for proper shipment.
• Operation of Voice Directed Picking Equipment.
• Operate power vehicles such as a forklift, reach truck and order picker to a height of 24 feet.
• Safely operate and / or work in the vicinity of many types of equipment, such as forklifts, reach trucks, pick trucks, propane powered lifts, battery changing equipment, electric carousels, conveyor lines, heavy duty pneumatic staple guns, compactors, dock levelers, etc. without risk to self or other employees.
• Communicate effectively with others within and outside the work group.
• Ability to work overtime when needed.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• PIV experience such as Forklift, Reach Truck, or Order Picker.
• Previous warehouse experience.
• Must be capable of repetitive hand manipulation, grasping and supporting tools.
• Must be able to stand on concrete for entire shift with repetitive bending, stooping, twisting, reaching and lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Must maintain a clean work area. 
• Meet quality standards and implement continuous improvement measures .
• Cross train on other jobs as required.

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Grimes, IA US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.