Warehouse Associate

POSITION TITLE: Material Handler
PAY RATE: $22/hr
LOCATION: Woodridge, IL
3rd SHIFT: Monday through Friday. 9:30pm to 6:00am with overtime


***MEO Physical REQUIRED for all hires (sight/hearing test) - Must be scheduled with Premier Occupational Health on Boughton Rd in Bolingbrook, IL***


Suppliers - Please ensure candidates have an updated resume so we can get the full work history of the person applying. Depending upon performance, these positions may be converted to full time positions.
• Work Schedule & Hours/Days: Monday through Friday. 9:30pm to 6:00am with overtime
• OT Required: Yes
• PPE Required: None
• Will there be an interview or hire off the resume only?: Hiring off resume only
• Top 3 skills required: Good Reach Lift Skills (Forklift). Good attendance. Good attitude
• Candidates need experience or is the manager willing to train?: Must have reach truck skills
• Training Shift: Training will be on first shift (6:30am to 3:00pm) for two to three weeks.

POSITION SUMMARY: Receive, move, locate & pick/kit raw materials for production and finished goods for sales orders in support of the production process.


RESPONSIBILITIES: (additional duties as assigned)


Warehouse Associate
• Works with some direction from Supervisor or Lead
• Ability to follow and take direction
• Must be able to multi-task
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned
• Capable of navigating the computer for the basic functions (Email/AX/HR Forms/Reviews)
• Thoroughly understands and complies with all safety processes, requirements and process SOP's
• Proper handling of Hazardous Material
• Follows DOT hazardous material procedures in accordance with training
• Maintains a 5-S work environment
• Demonstrates time management skills/capable of completing assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Demonstrates a willingness to work overtime/stay later in support of customer and production demands
• Demonstrates the ability to process internal customer requests in a timely manner with guidance and direction
• Understands the layout of the warehouse and where materials are stored
• Capable of loading/unloading trailers safely and efficiently
• Capable of picking materials for sales orders accurately
• Capable of prepping/staging outbound sales orders for shipment
• Capable of loading outbound sales orders for shipment with guidance (loading patterns/blocking & bracing/semi-trailer or rail/intermodal shipments)
• Capable of performing the production support position (empty pallet, tote & drum removal) safely/efficiently
• Performs inventory and shipment audit checks for materials accurately and efficiently
• At least 1-2 years' prior applicable experience

Education, Experience and/or Skills Required:
• One to two years' experience in a fast-paced shipping/warehousing operation
• One to two years' experience in a manufacturing environment desired
• Prior knowledge of chemicals and hazmat handling a plus
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED and pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical; must be at least 18 years
• Must be safety orientated at all times, prior forklift experience desired/is a plus
• Must possess strong attention to detail, positive attitude, teamwork and adaptability
• Must possess the ability to accurately follow instructions, good verbal and written communication skills and be detail orientated.
• Must possess basic math skills and be able to read, write and comprehend instructions in English
• Must follow work and safety rules, work independently, be flexible and be willing to perform a variety of jobs.
• Must possess the ability to multi-task


Physical/Mental Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to pass respirator fit test and medical evaluation
• Ability to work on your feet / sit on forklift for prolonged periods of time
• Regularly walks, climbs, stoops, kneels, bends
• Ability to use hands and arms to lift and reach overhead, carry, grasp, push and pull
• Ability to hear at normal speaking levels
• Required to have visual acuity to regularly utilize close vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision to operate forklift
• Regularly required to do repetitive motions
• Be able to lift up to 75 lbs. repetitively during the course of work shift
• Ability to operate a forklift Comments for Suppliers: ***MEO Physical REQUIRED for all hires (sight/hearing test) - Must be scheduled with Premier Occupational Health on Boughton Rd in Bolingbrook, IL***
Please ensure candidates have an updated resume so we can get the full work history of the person applying.