We seek a skilled individual for the 2nd Shift Shipping and Receiving/Forklift Operator position at our Streamwood, IL, Facility. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced work environment and is passionate about their work. If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply today!

Duties/Responsibilities
A. Safety
1. Responsibilities in this area are to comply with safety rules and to report any unsafe conditions to the production supervisor.
2. Qualify on the safe use of forklift, power, and manual pallet jacks; use of caution when driving/operating the power and manual equipment.
3. Pick up and dispose of any debris in the warehouse that you come across.

B. Productivity
1. Responsibilities in this area include:
a. Shipping/Receiving

• Prepare all orders for daily shipments. This includes but is not limited to stretch wrapping pallets, placing pallet sheets, staging products, pulling LTL and UPS orders, and following rail, road, and LTL load guidelines.
• Receive all incoming products. This includes but is not limited to unloading products, checking quality, filling out the receiving freight log, completing quality control sheets, putting the product away in the proper location in the warehouse, etc.
• Ensure that all outgoing orders and incoming materials are approved and signed off by the supervisor before running copies of paperwork for the trucker.
• Keep all raw materials and finished products organized and safely stored in the proper warehouse locations.
• Keep the warehouse neat, orderly, and clean, which includes weekly sweeping.
• Pull raw materials when needed for production.
• After orders are shipped, attach all packing lists to the bill of ladings and turn them in (including faxes) to designated office personnel when the order is shipped or received.

b. Equipment Inspect equipment during use and notify the production supervisor of any issues or defects. Equipment includes but is not limited to forklifts/battery care, pallet jacks, stretch wrappers, etc., including paperwork forms for tracking of maintenance.

c. Perform any other work-related tasks or projects requested by the supervisor or superior.C. Quality
1. Ability to multi-task and perform the list of checks for product quality as defined by the standard operating procedures.
2. Ability to accurately take facility inventory for all finished goods and raw materials through counts, weights, and measures.
a. Also has the skills to perform inventory reconciliation.
3. Always check for flaws in inbound raw materials. Walk around the pallets and visually inspect all the material. If any damage is present, document it on the bill of lading before the delivery carrier leaves the warehouse. Identify the product received as the product on the paperwork.
4. Always check for flaws in outbound finished products. Walk around the pallets and visually inspect all the material. If any damage is present, consult the supervisor on rectifying the shipment before sending the product out. Defective finished products should never be loaded on a truck.

Requirements

• Basic math and counting skills must pass a word math test by reading questions out loud to show reading and comprehension ability as well as showing methods for solving word problems.
• Ability to think outside the box and be aware/ For example, parts running low to trigger reorder points.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people.
• Skills to manage time effectively with the many tasks throughout the day.
• Shows willingness to be flexible and take on assignments that may be outside job requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Forklift: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person