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Sorting Associate

Optimas Solutions
Wood Dale, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/13/2026
Description

SORTER ASSOCIATE

About Optimas:

Optimas is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on

delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the

world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This

allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain

at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find

yourself around the globe.

Position overview:

The Sorter Associate will operate computerized vision equipment to inspect and package product for

shipment including labeling and palletizing.

Main responsibilities:

The Sorter Associate focuses on running equipment and on packaging parts for inventory/shipment.

  • Adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
  • Adherence to all quality policies and procedures.
  • Operation of equipment.
  • Clean up of equipment between jobs
  • Performing preventative maintenance requirements
  • Assisting with set-up of equipment
  • Operation of equipment at targeted rate
  • Validating proper operation of equipment
  • Loading of unsorted product
  • Scraping of non-conforming parts
  • Packaging of conforming parts
  • Inspection of product being sorted
  • Boxing, labelling, and palletizing parts.
  • Maintenance of production records
  • Maintenance of lot control.

Key Competencies:

The ideal candidate must have the following competencies:

  • Mechanical Skills
  • Decision Making
  • Team Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Reading Skills
  • Basic Math Skills
  • Computer Skills

Skills and Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2-5 years relevant experience required, warehouse setting preferred.
  • Ability to read, understand and maintain records as required.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Forklift experience preferred.

Compensation:

At Optimas we believe in having a competitive compensation scheme to motivate and retain our

employees. More information will be given throughout the process. Optimas OE Solutions provides

equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard

to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law

requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing

nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy

applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion,

termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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