Order Packer

About the Role

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Or do you enjoy organizing material? Then we have the open position that may be a good fit for you! Your depth of previous experience in this occupation will fit perfectly in delivering the best service excellence to our customers. Apply here and see if your high level of production, accuracy, and efficiency will fit in with the team.

Responsibilities

• Perform a final quality check to verify that the orders/transfers/vendor claims provided to the packing area are 100% accurate in line with the order requirements.
• Report any discrepancies per established procedures.
• Input data entry to accurately document the items and quantities included in each packing transaction.
• Prepare and package all outbound orders carefully to ensure the merchandise is sufficiently protected from in-transit loss or damage.
• Apply packaging labels / attach packing lists and stage completed orders for shipment manifest.
• Identify expedited requirements and prioritize the processing of those needs accordingly.
• Assist in the training of new packing staff and other less experienced packers.
• Report any unsafe work practices or accidents to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Conduct packing supply inventory checks and ensure that stock levels of packing supplies are maintained.
• Display strong work ethic and honesty and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Engage in work with a high sense of urgency, be highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Be open to change and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• Additional job duties and responsibilities may be added at any time, as business needs may dictate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a similar position / parallel working environment utilizing a handheld barcode scanner and desktop PC applications.
• High School or GED - Preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to safely operate a pallet jack, tape machine, and other ordinary tools essential to perform the job.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and bend/reach overhead.
• Must learn and understand Talley's Big Goal and align with its principles, values, and stated mission.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally – up to 20%.
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Constantly – at least 51%.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51%.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Occasionally – up to 20%.
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Occasionally – up to 20%.
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Frequently – 21% to 50%.

Weight And Force Demands

• Up to 10 pounds - Constantly – at least 51%.
• Up to 25 pounds - Frequently – 21% to 50%.
• Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%.

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Occasionally – up to 20%.
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - Frequently – 21% to 50%.
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Frequently – 21% to 50%.

Pay

For the state of Illinois only, the base pay rate is from $18.00/hr to $21.00/hr, depending upon qualifications, experience, and other considerations permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within