Material Handler at Volvo Cars

Volvo Personvagnar AB

Västra Götalands län, Göteborg

Previous experience is desired

13 days left
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Who are we?

Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future. Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.

We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What do we offer?

As a material handler with us, you will be part of a team that works broadly with various logistics flows and handles materials physically as well as all surrounding flows. You will face new challenges daily and have contact with several businesses as customers. Logistics is organizationally part of the Pilot Plant and Logistic unit.

We work towards a lean and quality-assured flow for delivery to customers both within the area and to colleagues around the world. Here you have the opportunity to be part of the development of future cars.

Working hours:

We are currently looking for material handlers for both day and evening shifts. The working hours are:

  • Day shift: 06:30 – 15:12
  • Evening shift: 15:00 – 23:18

What will you perform?

With us, you will be responsible for the material flow with a wide variety of materials from all over the world. Among other things, you will work with materials for our test rigs and development, as well as bodies and complete cars in the area. We are also responsible for package deliveries to the entire area and shipments outside Volvo's area.

You will operate both counterbalance and reach trucks.

The work involves heavy lifting of materials and packages, repackaging of materials, and other physical tasks, so good physical condition is important. Your day will consist of various assignments, so it is important that you enjoy significant variations.

You will have close contact with colleagues in the area as well as with external suppliers on logistics-related issues and contribute specialist expertise in appropriate forums. We follow customs directives, which means close contact with customs to secure incoming materials.

Who are you?

We see that you have extensive experience in warehouse operations and have very good truck skills with both reach and counterbalance trucks; in other words, you need to have a B driver's license and a truck license. If you have experience working with customs handling, this is highly meritorious. You need to have very good computer skills and be quick to learn different systems as we work in several systems daily.

You need to have a completed high school diploma and good knowledge of Swedish in both speech and writing; we also see that you feel comfortable with the English language in both speech and writing.

Are you the one we are looking for?

We are looking for someone who is proactive with a sense of problem-solving. You should have the ability to drive and follow up on parallel tasks and apply a structured working method while setting high standards for quality. We also see that you are communicative and have a professional approach towards your surroundings. You want to actively work towards jointly set goals and are comfortable taking your own initiatives and actions.

You are interested in the development and opportunities of the future and are a curious person who enjoys new things happening. You are a team-oriented person who takes responsibility for your and the team's work and has the motivation to develop and take on new challenges and grow.

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