Distribution Specialist

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Distribution Specialist Riverside, MO, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 1502 Overview: The Distribution Specialist is a role with the goal of obtaining a foundation in FORCE America’s products, applications, customers, work relationships and company values, in preparation for either customer-facing career path or leadership role. Distribution - develops knowledge of FORCE America distributed and manufactured products while performing assignments including material handling and shop. Learning is accomplished through successful performance of warehouse and shop duties, which includes, but is not limited to warehousing, product assembly, troubleshooting and repair. Inside sales – gains understanding of customers, products, and sales support roles through training in, and performance of inside sales roles such as SSS, OEM and Municipal sales support specialist. May include, Operations and Leadership – gain business acumen, communication within and across teams, and understanding of processes. Teamwork and Values – creates productive work relationships and demonstrates FORCE America values when interacting with FORCE America associates in all departments. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Industrial Distribution, or related business field and 1 year of work experience or 5 or more years of demonstrated performance within FORCE America. Strong written, verbal and presentation skills. Detail oriented. Strong mechanical aptitude required. Proficient in Microsoft office products. Exposure to an ERP, Microsoft Dynamics AX preferred. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job hazards are typical of an office environment. The majority of the time will be inside conditions with protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Some work is achieved near open bays with no control over weather conditions. There are periodic high noise levels and vibration associated with this job. Sources include: engine noise, air compressors, air powered equipment, and other shop noises. Also there is possibly sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent to cause possible hearing loss. There are a variety of physical hazards in which there is danger to life, health, or bodily injury, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving equipment, heavy parts, electrical shock, compressed air and exposure to chemicals. Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids which may be representative, but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work. Air power tools, electric drill, drill press, grinders (both hand and bench), wrenches, torches, welders, a variety of hand tools, mills, and electric cords. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Customer contact may result in stressful situations. Must be able to go from phone call to phone call quickly and efficiently. Work is primarily sedentary in nature. Some physical requirements include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, twisting, lifting, grasping, etc. Must be able to exert up to 70 lbs. of force occasionally (5 times per day) and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently (50 times per day) and up to 25 lbs. of force on a regular basis through the day, depending on work related circumstances. Must be able to lift objects from floor to above shoulder level. Must be able to move objects/parts/tools and equipment from one area to another and one level to another level. This position includes the following physical demands: Reaching – extending and pulling the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction while working with various tools as mentioned before. Handling - seizing, holding, grasping, turning, pulling, or otherwise working with hands and arms. Pulling – using arms in such a way as pulling of tools, wrenches, parts, and equipment to complete the job. Fingering – picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily (rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling). Feeling – being able to determine objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in skin, particularly those of finger tips. #J-18808-Ljbffr