Distribution Associate

Sustainable Staffing Inc.; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Group life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Back-up dependent care

Matching 401(k) plan

Fully-funded pension plan

Vacation pay

Family emergency pay

16-week paid parental leave

Flexible work arrangement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee-dependent scholarship program

Employee discount

Job summary

Sustainable Staffing Inc. is recruiting a Distribution Associate for the McHenry, IL area. This 1st shift role (Mon-Fri, 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.) involves warehouse duties, equipment operation, and strict adherence to safety protocols.

The distribution role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, reading and communicating in English, and basic forklift experience. Competitive benefits and a team-focused environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience preferred.
• Minimum one year distribution, warehouse, or related experience.
• Must be able to read, understand, and communicate in English at a basic level.

Responsibilities

• Replenishment of all warehouse areas following procedures.
• Operate material handling equipment as needed.
• Identify warehouse locations and manage product movements.
• Apply process data inputs and provide timely information.
• Assist in execution of projects and maintain communication with supervisors.
• Train and enforce department instructions and safety practices.

Skills

Forklift experience

English literacy

Teamwork

Tools

Double riding pallet jack

Turret

RF scanner

Box cutter

Pallet wrapper

Job description

Job Position: Distribution Associate

Location: McHenry, IL 60050

Pay Rate: $18.00 – $19.00/hr, based on forklift experience

Shift: 1st shift, Mon-Fri, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Description:

Come work for a leading research organization established in 1961 that provides breast milk feeding and baby products, healthcare solutions for hospitals, and clinical education. Our family-owned company in McHenry, IL is seeking a distribution associate to work the first shift, 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our engaging company is team-based, solution oriented, and strives for excellence. We offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, a wellness program, group life insurance, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, an employee assistance program, a flexible spending account, and back-up dependent care.

We also offer a matching 401(k) plan, a fully-funded pension plan, vacation pay, family emergency pay, and a 16-week paid parental leave. Other perks include a flexible work arrangement program, tuition reimbursement, employee-dependent scholarship program, and an employee discount.

Distribution Associate Duties and Responsibilities

• Replenishment of all warehouse areas following verbal and written procedures.

• May use various material handling equipment such as double riding pallet jack or turret, hand cart, scale, scanner, box cutter, or pallet wrapper.

• Understand how to interpret and identify warehouse locations and perform all forms of product movements.

• Apply process related data inputs.

• Provide accurate time application.

• Assist in execution of pending projects.

• Maintain effective lines of communication with supervisors.

• Train and enforce department instructions.

• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.

• A positive attitude, hardworking, and reliable are the traits/experience that is the most important to the team.

• Follow company rules and regulations, including health and safety practices.

Distribution Associate Qualifications and Requirements

• Forklift experience, preferred not required.

• Minimum one year distribution, warehouse, or related experience preferred.

• Must be able to read, understand, and communicate in English at fifth grade level.

• May Use Various Material handling equipment such as double riding pallet jack or turret, hand cart, scale, RF scanner, box cutter, and pallet wrapper

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds, endure long periods of standing, with the ability to bend and stoop.

423007 / SUS – McHenry