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A Career at Rheem: Where Comfort Is Your Calling

At Rheem, we’re dedicated to bringing comfort to people’s lives. As a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling, and water heating equipment, we are innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, and water and supporting a more sustainable future. It is an exciting challenge that requires a team of talented, passionate people with a diverse set of skills. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact people’s lives—every day.

The Distribution Center Representative I (FORKLIFT OPERATOR) is responsible for supporting the operations of the distribution center, such as safely operating PIT equipment and accurately completing inventory transactions.

This position will serve our Water Heater Division, located in Laredo, TX.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Safely operate a powered industrial truck (PIT) and perform daily PIT check list
• Understand the flow of product through the facility
• Use an RF Scanner in order to complete inventory transactions, including picking, staging, and loading/unloading
• Understand the proper use of a clamp attachment
• Work with the assistance of a trainer while performing assigned tasks
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of product location throughout warehouse
• Safely store product according to product specifications
• Ensure distribution center quality by identifying and taking damaged product to the appropriate area within the facility
• Accurately label product according to pick list specifications
• Ensure all product is secure and damage free before loading in the trailer
• Maintain good housekeeping within all departments and assigned PITs
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others, and work to maintain constructive professional relationships
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• High school diploma/GED preferred
• Basic math, language (Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred) and reading skills; basic computer skills
• RF Scanner knowledge
• Preferred forklift certification per OSHA standards
• Role requires routinely lifting/pushing up to 50 lbs. and/or occasionally lifting/pushing more than 50 lbs. or exerting heavy force
• Occasional overtime as required

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Notice to Third Party Recruitment Agencies:

Please note that Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, Rheem and its subsidiaries shall explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of Rheem. If your agency would like to be considered as a potential future recruiting partner, please leave your contact information at TalentAcquisition@Rheem.com.