Material Handler (1st Shift) - Woodridge IL

Responsibilities

• Pulling Orders
• Accurately locate and load, by hand and with non motorized equipment, customer product onto/from pallets, trays, racks and shelves according to established procedures and safety regulations.
• Count, weigh and record number of units of materials handled on daily production sheet.
• Complete specialized order processing for loading by stenciling, shrink wrapping, labeling and consolidating as required on order.
• Loading & Unloading
• Remove samples of materials, label with identifying information and take them to a laboratory for analysis before loading.
• Load picked orders according to specifications and sequence on the customer-generated Loading Diagram or instructions, completing appropriate paperwork including Bill of Lading, Pick Report, Trailer Audit and Lot Verification.
• Unload, move, stack and stage customer products and materials by hand and with non motorized equipment, keeping appropriate records and reports.
• Operating & Maintenance - Equipment and Grounds
• Daily inspect, repair, or make adjustments before operating tow-motor vehicles, following safety and maintenance instructions.
• Prepare trailers prior to loading product by inspecting and cleaning as needed to ensure product preservation.
• Assists in building and grounds maintenance to ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean, neat, safe and orderly manner.
• Reports
• Complete activity and statistical reports as assigned by supervisor.
• Aid in physical inventories, ensuring facility and contents are secure.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years warehouse or related work experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures.
• Ability to operate non-motorized equipment, conveyor systems, Warehouse Management Systems, Packing material systems.
• Basic math skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner.
• Language skills - English.
• Must be a Team Player.

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of distribution and warehousing preferred.
• Teamwork — showing a commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• Respect — extending dignity and respect to all people.
• Innovation — bringing creativity to the workplace.
• Customer Focus — achieving Company, department, and personal goals through a strong customer focus.

Pay

The hourly wage for this position is $20.00.

Benefits

• Vacation 6 days
• Sick time 8
• Paid holidays 12
• "Personal Holiday"
• Company Bonus Plan
• 401(K) SAVE Plan
• Annual Fixed Contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Referral Program