Traveling Wire ProcessorTeam Member Van Meter Inc. United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids Sep 09, 2026 Apply

Description Summary:

The Traveling Wire Processor Team Member plays a crucial role in supporting our purpose of being our customers' competitive advantage by responding to customer orders efficiently and accurately. The Traveling Wire Processor Team Member works with a team at a mobile wire center to ensure the delivery, receipt and coordination of customer orders. To fill orders and receive inventory, this person will use a forklift to pick material from warehouse shelves, cuts wire to customer specifications, picks conduit, receives commodity items, and unloads trucks. This individual prepares the product for delivery to customers and/or other branch locations by palletizing, banding and labeling the product and works in conjunction with the Traveling Wire Processor Supervisor and other team members to ensure all customer orders are completed in an efficient manner while maintaining high levels of accuracy and safety. This person must have the flexibility to travel within the United States to be on assignment for months at a time. When not on assignment, this individual will work at the Central Distribution Center as a team member. This person exemplifies all safe work practices. This individual promotes our culture, our 5 P's and our purpose to be our customer's competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Pick and prepare customer pipe and wire in an efficient and accurate manner

Receive and unload commodities from delivery trucks

Accurately maintain commodities inventory and equipment

Prepare product for shipment

Ability to deliver product when necessary

Provide customer service and support as main contact between Van Meter and customer

Meet quality expectations and customer requirements

Adhere to all company safety policies and initiatives

Assist in maintaining distribution center cleanliness and order

Cross-train in other departments as needed

Support team members by participating in team lifts

Participate in commodities team process improvements

Provide coverage in areas of the distribution center in which staffing is low and work level is high

Requirements Critical Success Factors:

Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to change

Ability to work collaboratively with all areas of the distribution center

Ability to analyze work load and establish priorities with time sensitive deadlines

Maintain a high standard of driving performance

Maintain compliance with all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements

Excellent customer service orientation

Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback

Strong attention to detail

Ability to stay on task and work efficiently

Ability to maintain a positive attitude and solid work ethic

Execute duties with the highest regard for safety, continuous improvement and cost reduction

Ability to successfully work independently and in a team environment

Strong communication skills

Self motivated with strong problem solving ability

Drive for continuous improvement

Detail oriented

Dependable Job Requirements/Specifications:

High school diploma or GED required

Ability to travel within the United States to be on assignment for months at a time

Willingness to obtain a Class A or Class B CDL if deemed necessary

Ability to meet and maintain qualifications as required by the DOT

Maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record

Previous distribution center experience preferred

Ability to lift 100 lbs on a consistent basis

Ability to operate lift truck equipment

Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

Ability to work an extended shift to complete work tasks as needed

Demonstrated computer skills

Knowledge of Eclipse preferred

Knowledge of handheld RF scanner is a plus

Deployment to jobsites throughout the United States for extended periods of time

Minimum 3 year commitment required

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Consistently works alone, non-standard shift work, extended day

Frequently sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, bending at the waist, twisting upper body, reaching, working with hands, working with fingers, talking, hearing, vision acuity-near, vision acuity-far, depth perception, field of vision, vision adjustment, color vision, driving, team lifting, cold, heat, temperature changes, work indoors

Some climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, works with others, customer contact, wet, humid, noise, work outdoors, mechanical hazards

Occasional crawling, vibration, confined area, high places, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an incumbent. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, duties or responsibilities. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Several factors are considered in making compensation decisions at Van Meter; including but not limited to education, skill sets, work experience and training, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation may be below the lower end of the range when the minimum requirements of the role are not met and the higher end is reserved for candidates with extensive experience and qualifications that exceed the requirements of the role.