7001 - Material Handling Equipment Operator

Symbia Logistics; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbia Logistics in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Materials Handling Equipment Operator to join our dynamic warehouse team. You will operate forklifts and other equipment, receive, sort, pack, and ship orders, and maintain accurate inventory while following safety procedures.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of warehouse experience, strong attention to detail, and good communication. This role involves data entry, packing, and loading/unloading in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–2 years of warehouse experience is a plus.
• Strong inventory, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process, pack, and ship orders accurately and timely.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts and RF guns and follow safety procedures.
• Receive, sort, store, and restock incoming products; maintain orderly warehouse.
• Inspect products for damages and report findings to supervisor.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and assist with cycle counts and housekeeping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Reach trucks

Cherry pickers

RF guns

Pallet jacks

Job description

Are you tired of the same old warehouse jobs? You know the ones we are referring to. Same thing, every day, no growth potential, no potential to earn more money, no opportunity to learn new things, no happy ending in site? If so, keep reading, because we have an excellent opportunity for you!As a Symbia Logistics Material Handling Equipment Operator, we want a creative and dynamic individual to perform various warehouse activities. Don’t worry about getting bored, because your activities and cross training may include using Forklifts, Cherry Pickers, Reach trucks, Pallet Jacks, as well as receiving, data input, sorting, loading, and unloading, and using up to date technology to work in packaging and scanning products. Of course, there are inventory duties, organizing, processing and the obvious job of pick/pack/ship exciting products for our amazing clients! The right candidate will have a strong attention to detail as you will also be inspecting products for defects and reporting damages as needed. At Symbia, we want to be the last stop on your career journey, not just the next stop!ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESBe a go getter! Take initiative to process, pack, and ship orders accurately and timely.Employees will need to be good with written directions and utilizing RF guns which will be directing you.You will get to utilize some awesome equipment. Forklifts, Reach Trucks, Cherry Pickers, etc. Previous experience is necessary, but we will make sure you know our equipment inside and out!Compete against yourself and others! Symbia sets reasonable performance standards allowing you to compete against your previous best, as well as your teammates, as long as you are being safe, of course.We want team members who are going to lead by example in an ethical manner, doing the right thing even when no one is looking!Maintain inventory of products and help to restock or replenish.Inspect products for damages and report findings to your supervisor.Cleanliness is important, so we need you to help maintain a clean and orderly warehouse environment.Receive and appropriately sort and store incoming products.Be the last line of defense before orders reach our clients by preparing products for shipping and ensuring accuracy against packing slips.We want you to go home in the same condition you come to work in, so we need you to follow all safety protocol and warehouse procedures.Perform other duties as assigned.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCEPersonality: a dynamic, growth minded employee who is most comfortable being themselves!High school diploma is preferred, but a GED and prior experience is ok too!Work experience in a warehouse setting is a plus, so we prefer 1-2 years of prior experience.Strong working knowledge and prior experience with warehouse data systems.Excellent communication and inventory skills.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENTFrequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50lbs.Specific vision abilities may be required for this role. These abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, as well as good depth perception.Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Expectation is at least two hours straight, four times in an eight-hour day.You will need to be able to twist, bend, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis.Repetitive movements are a big part of our environment, so you will need to be able to use your hands and feet simultaneously.This is a warehouse environment, so it consists of occasional extreme temperature shifts ranging from very cold to very hot.If you are operating Industrial Lift Equipment, you will need to be able to get on and off the equipment on a regular basis. Certain equipment may expose you to heights as well.There can be exposure to loud noises and dust.You will have regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and moving equipment.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Symbia Logisics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.