Traveling Construction Site Coordinator Intern

Title
Traveling Construction Site Coordinator Intern

Description

*Please inquire directly for compensation range. Any information not provided by Van Meter is inaccurate*

Summary:

The Construction Site Coordinator Intern provides lasting value for our customers 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 customers in the field. This person must be available to commit to this summer internship between May and August (during their designated summer break). The hopeful outcome of this internship is to prepare a potential future employee-owner to join our Traveling team upon graduation. This individual promotes our culture, our 5 P's and our purpose to create lasting value for those we serve.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Adhere to all company safety policies and initiatives

• Complete returns for parts and tools from the jobsite


• Accurately maintain jobsite inventory and equipment


• 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, Purchasing and Operations


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


• 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


• Responsibly manage expense associated with travel and working in the field


• Process, cut, and prepare wire orders in an efficient and accurate manner


• Label, verify and ships all outgoing commodity orders


• Maintain inventory integrity through uses of cycle count, RD and wire cutting processes


• Clean, maintain and 5S warehouse, office, and break trailers


• Utilize multiple tools including, air compressors, nail guns, wire cutting tools, etc.


• General help with crew members when needed

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


• Going in to Sophomore or Junior status in college


• 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


• Ability to return the following summer

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

C=Consistent, more than 2/3s of the time

• Standing


• Walking


• Lifting


• Work Indoors

F=Frequent, from 1/3 to 2/3s of the time

• Carrying


• Pushing


• Bending @ the waist


• Twisting upper body


• Reaching


• Working with hands


• Working with fingers


• Vision acuity-near


• Vision acuity-far


• Depth perception


• Field of vision


• Vision adjustment


• Color vision


• Team lifting


• Works with others


• Cold


• Heat


• Temperature changes

S= Some, less than 1/3 of the time

• Sitting


• Climbing


• Balancing


• Kneeling


• Crouching


• Talking


• Hearing


• Driving


• Works alone


• Non-standard work shift


• Extended day


• Humid


• Noise


• Work outdoors


• Mechanical hazards

O=Occasional, less than 1 time per week

• Crawling


• Wet


• 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.

Van Meter is an EOE/M/W/Vets/Disability Employer

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Shift
-not applicable-

Position
Construction Site Coordinator Intern

Location
Cedar Rapids

About the Organization


EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, US

Posted Date: 9/27/2024