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Local Construction Coordinator

Van Meter Inc., Monroe, LA, United States


Summary
The Local Construction Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting our purpose of creating lasting value for those we serve 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 targeted contractors in the field. This person exemplifies all safe work practices. 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 from the jobsite

Maintain jobsite inventory

Complete parts requests through ordering, receiving and shipping

Conduct product inspection, and storage at the jobsite

Flexible and adaptable to change priorities on short notice

Work closely with Inside Sales and Purchasing

Provide customer service and support as main contact between Van Meter and specific jobsite personnel

Build relationships with site personnel

Set up and relocate fabrication stations/areas

Clean, stock and remove excess material from work areas

Deliver parts to needed areas of jobsite

Receive and distribute deliveries as needed

Keep work areas clean and orderly

Deliver, unload, and stage materials on jobsite as needed

Extended out of state travel to customer job sites

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 oriented

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

Minimum 2 year commitment required

Work Environment & Physical Demands
Consistent standing, walking, lifting, work indoors

Frequent 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

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

Occasional crawling, customer contact, 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.

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.

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