Material Handler

Job Description -Material Handler

Shift: 3pm-11pm

Your Opportunity

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

The Material Handler will use material handling equipment and the warehouse management system to build pallets of product for shipment, receive product into the warehouse, put away product in the fill locations and replenish product into slots.

Core Responsibilities

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:

• Safely and efficiently utilize warehouse material handling equipment
• Utilize RF units and pick tickets, and receiving documentation
• Build stable, well-built and accurate pallet loads for shipment
• Ensure item pick accuracy and safety of product to prevent damage
• Understand pallet layers, heights, and counting methods used when working with pallets of product
• Read and understand product descriptions, packaging and pick ticket messages
• Consistently meet established company production and service level standards
• Utilize good housekeeping processes
• Utilize effective food safety measures
• Utilize warehouse processes to minimize damage and other areas of waste
• Inform supervisor of any differences in case quantity and/or product description
• Wrap the pallet by circling load with roll of plastic wrap until secure
• Housekeeping during and at the end of shifts

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. A minimum of 3 full months of documented experience as a certified forklift/heavy lift driver will be accepted in lieu of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or with heavy lifting preferred
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds continually during shift
• Ability to consistently meet minimum production standards and company service levels
• Must obtain proper powered industrial truck certifications during initial training phase
• Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions
• Ability to operate pallet jack and other required materials handling equipment (MHE)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.95 - $21.95 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Bolingbrook, IL 60490: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person