General Warehouse, 2nd Shift

ReaderLink; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ReaderLink in Romeoville, Illinois, is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to join their team. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively, follow safety procedures, and perform essential warehouse functions efficiently.

This position requires standing for long periods and the ability to move products safely. ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• One year of general warehouse/material handler experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with internal customers and management.
• Process inbound and outbound shipments.
• Conduct assigned work in a safe manner.
• Perform housekeeping duties and move product as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Basic math skills

Familiarity with electronic devices

Warehouse Management Systems proficiency

Job description

Summary

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

Essential Functions

• Ability to communicate well with internal customers and management.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and be detail-oriented.
• Ability to use electronic devices such as tablets, radios, scanners, etc.
• Basic math skills, ability to count, add, and subtract numbers quickly and accurately.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and support safety programs.
• Able to comprehend oral and written communication skills to effectively read labels, tickets, and other product documentation.
• Become proficient with Warehouse Management Systems, RF and Voice directed picking.
• Performs assigned general housekeeping duties.
• Report all accidents, injuries, near misses and hazardous conditions immediately to ReaderLink management.
• Process inbound and outbound shipments as needed.
• Assists in other facets of production as needed and works at different workstations as production needs require.
• Conducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to safety methods.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Dependable and flexible when work is required in other areas of production.
• Demonstrates ability to meet production standards on specific assignments within required time frames.
• Demonstrate quality and accuracy when performing assigned material handling functions.
• Move product by hand or with manual pallet jack to/from Production areas.
• Move materials to and from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and order processing areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One year of general warehouse/material handler experience preferred but not necessary.

Physical Requirements

The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to stand and walk up to 8–10 hours a day.
• Must be able repetitively reach up and out.
• Must be able to push/pull up to 25 pounds repeatedly and occasionally push/pull up to 75 lbs.
• Will frequently lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 75 lbs.

Competencies

• Safety – Actively participate in all company and departmental safety objectives, take personal responsibility for safety and report injuries and safety incidents immediately.
• Action Oriented – Work with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet department and company objectives.
• Decision Quality – Make competent and timely decisions that meet or exceed organizational goals and objectives.
• Optimize Work Processes – Understand and comply with all standard operating procedures within your department with a laser focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability – Adapt approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of work volumes.
• Common sense – Understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Problem Solving – Deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Situational Awareness – Identify hazardous situations.

Work Environment

• The work performed is in a high-volume distribution center environment.
• The employee is frequently exposed to vibrations, dust and will be working around moving machinery.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at low decibels.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment.

ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EOE/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran. ReaderLink is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please email your request to [e-mail], or call: [phone].