Associate, Warehouse

Weber Blackstone; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

401k employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Weber Blackstone in Huntley, IL is seeking a dependable warehouse associate to move product safely using powered industrial trucks and RF scanners. You will read and apply receiving and staging documentation and ensure accurate counts and proper storage locations.

This hourly role supports inbound, outbound, and inventory processes in a busy distribution center. A Weber Approved Powered Industrial Truck License and basic math/English skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 months related experience or training.
• English language proficiency for reading instructions and memos.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit down powered industrial truck (both forks and clamp).
• Operate standup reach truck and vertical lift with safety in mind.
• Unload imports/exports and domestic trailers to receiving dock.
• Check product for model accuracy and report damages.
• Label, stage, and record inventory movements for outbound shipments.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner use

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-3 months related experience

Tools

Weber Approved Powered Industrial Truck License

RF Scanner

Job description

At Weber Blackstone, we believe the best moments happen outdoors while enjoying delicious food with your favorite people. We lead the industry in innovation, design, and consumer delight, and we’re fueled by people who are curious, bold, and collaborative. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or exploring a new craft, we want Weber Blackstone to be the spark that ignites your next career move. Join us on our journey to create world class products that redefine and reimagine outdoor cooking and deliver exceptional experiences for generations to come. Come be part of our BBQ!

Role Overview

Job Description Summary

Summary
Safely and efficiently move product into, through and out of the Global Distribution Center using powered industrial truck. Utilize RF scanner device. Read and communicate with warehouse management.

Shift- 1st

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include

• Operate sit down powered industrial truck (both forks and clamp)
• Operate standup reach truck.
• Operate vertical lift, along with proper use of fall protection equipment.
• Responsible for unloading import/export containers and domestic trailers to receiving dock.
• Responsible for checking unloaded product for accurate models, and counts, and report any damage.
• Responsible for removing product from the receiving dock and putting away to proper storage locations.
• Read and understand various documentation for receiving product and putting into proper storage location.
• Read and understand various documentation for removing product from storage locations and staging in proper areas for outbound shipments.
• Properly stage product for safety and efficiency
• Operate handheld scanners.
• Required at times to verify and validate product counts, product to location accuracy, and/or overages & shortages throughout the warehouse.
• Verify staged product is accurately picked and staged.
• Is responsible for reporting any discrepancies in inventory (from storage locations or staged product)
• Is responsible to report any damaged product that is seen.
• Is responsible to label product properly with shipping labels when required.
• Load import/export containers and domestic trailers and verify that the trailers are in proper condition for them to be loaded (free of nails, debris, etc.)
• Verify the correct shipment is being loaded and properly record the container or trailer ID.
• Seal various import/export containers and domestic trailers
• Shrink wrap product.
• Hand stacking freight
• Other duties as assigned.

Attendance/Punctuality

Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Abides by company rules as defined in the Employee Handbook.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.
• Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

English Language required for the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Mathematical Skills

Basic skills; counting, addition & subtraction, multiplication & division. Basic computer skills needed to check stock and make appropriate transfers.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Required Training

Weber Approved Powered Industrial Truck License

Hourly Position Range: $19.40 - $21.10

*This hourly range represents Weber’s good faith belief of what we reasonably expect to pay the top candidate

All full-time U.S. union Weber employees are eligible for the following benefits.

• Weber offers comprehensive dental insurance and access to services provided through the Employee Assistance Program.
• 401k Retirement Plan with an employer match based on the collective bargaining agreement.
• Paid time off is provided based on the collective bargaining agreement.