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Van Meter, Inc.

Lean Construction Coordinator

Van Meter, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404

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Description The Lean Construction Coordinator for Interstates plays a crucial role in supporting our purpose of being our customers’ competitive advantage by facilitating the needs of the customer’s job site. This includes, but is not limited to ordering material, receiving material at jobsite, providing material coordination and agile construction practices to the jobsite. This individual is an important liaison between Van Meter sales, operations, and Interstates in the field. 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.

Summary The Lean Construction Coordinator for Interstates plays a crucial role in supporting our purpose of being our customers’ competitive advantage by facilitating the needs of the customer’s job site. This includes, but is not limited to ordering material, receiving material at jobsite, providing material coordination and agile construction practices to the jobsite. This individual is an important liaison between Van Meter sales, operations, and Interstates in the field. 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.

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Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Adhere to all company safety policies and initiatives

Complete returns for parts and tools from the jobsite

Maintain jobsite inventory

Complete parts and tools requests through ordering, receiving and shipping

Conduct product and tool cleaning, inspection, and storage at the jobsite

Work closely with Inside Sales and Purchasing

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

Set up and relocate fabrication stations/areas

Clean, stock and remove excess material from work areas

Deliver parts and tools to needed areas of jobsite

Receive and distribute deliveries as needed

Keep Connex and laydown yard clean and orderly

Clean, charge and/or fuel lifts and generators

General jobsite housekeeping

Assemble lights and other assemblies before installation

Take part in keeping office and break trailers clean and orderly

Responsibly manage expense associated with travel and working in the field

General help with crew members when needed

Requirements Critical Success Factors

Ability to work collaboratively with all areas of the job site

Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to change

Ability to effectively communicate with outside vendors and customers

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

Ability to successfully work independently and in a team environment

Strong work ethic with a positive attitude

Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem solving ability

Ability to analyze workload and establish priorities with time sensitive deadlines

Self-motivated

Dependable

Detail orientated

Ability to stay on task

Drive for continuous improvement

Advocate for Van Meter

Job Requirements/Specifications

High school diploma or GED required

Previous customer service experience required

Previous distribution center experience preferred

Ability to lift 70 lbs. on a consistent basis

Ability to operate lift truck equipment

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

Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

Demonstrated computer skills

Knowledge of Eclipse preferred

Knowledge of handheld RF scanner is a plus

Forklift operating experience required

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

Minimum 2 year commitment required

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Consistently standing, walking, lifting, and working indoors

Frequently carrying, pushing, bending at the waist, twisting upper body, reaching, working with hands and fingers, vision acuity near and far, depth perception, field of vision, vision adjustment, color vision, team lifting, working with others, cold, heat, and temperature changes

Sometimes sitting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, driving, works alone, non-standard work shift, extended day, humid, noise, works outdoors, and mechanical hazards

Occasionally crawling, customer contact, wet, vibration, confined area, high places, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and 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.

Van Meter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.

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