General Warehouse Associate

ReaderLink Distribution Services, LLC; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company is looking for a Warehouse Associate to support their fast-paced operation in Marion, IL. Responsibilities encompass inbound and outbound shipments, safety adherence, and general housekeeping tasks. Ideal candidates will possess communication skills and attention to detail, ensuring high standards of efficiency and safety in a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance- Starts day one

Dental insurance- Starts day one

Vision insurance- Starts day one

401k Match

Generous Paid Time Off Program

Employer Paid Employee Life Insurance

Referral Bonus program

Employee discount program

Generous Book Discount

Qualifications

• One year general warehouse/material handler experience preferred but not necessary.
• Must be able to stand and walk for 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.

Responsibilities

• Process inbound and outbound shipments as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Education

General warehouse experience preferred

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/detailed 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 conditionsimmediately 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 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 yeargeneral 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

Must be able to stand and walk up 8 to 10 hours a day.

Must be able repetitively reach up and out.

Must be able push/pull up to 25 pounds repeatedly and occasionally push/pull up to 75 Lbs.

Will frequentlyliftupto 50 Lbs. and occasionally up to 75 Lbs.

Competencies:

Safety – Actively participate in all Company and Departmental safety objectives to reduce safety incidents, 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 – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet department and company objectives.

Decision Quality – Making competent and timely decisions that meet or exceed organizational goals and objectives.

Optimize Work Processes – Understanding and compliance to all standard operating procedures within your department with a laser focus on continuous improvement.

Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of work volumes.

Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

Ability to apply situational awareness to identify hazardous situations.

Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of work volumes.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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.

What we offer:

• Compensation from $16.50 to $18.00 per hour based on skills and experience
• Benefits include:

• Medical Insurance- Starts day one
• Dental insurance- Starts day one
• Vision insurance- Starts day one
• 401k Match
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Employer Paid Employee Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid Holiday's
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee discount program
• Generous Book Discount

ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran