Inventory Associate

The Visual Pak Companies; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k)

401(k) match

Pet Insurance

Paid time-off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Subsidy

Childcare Resources

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

The Visual Pak Companies in Waukegan, IL is seeking an Inventory Associate for 1st shift. You will perform cycle counts in a warehouse and production environment, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocol.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and forklift/ RF scanner experience; compensation is hourly with strong benefits and growth opportunities. Join a team with 30 years of steady growth and a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Experience with forklift in a warehouse setting (min. 6 months).
• Inventory control experience (min. 6 months).
• Able to operate RF scanners and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily cycle count audits in a timely manner.
• Performs Item Count Requests (ICR) daily.
• Prepares disposal shipments for outbound orders as requested by customers.
• Prepares Return To Stock (RTS) documentation before returning items to stock.
• Maintains CGMPs and housekeeping programs.
• Ensures food safety, quality, and legality compliance.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF Scanners

Inventory control

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Computer literacy

RF Scanners

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: ABF 1550 - Waukegan, IL

Education Level: High School/GED

Salary Range: $15.50 - $23.00Hourly

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Job Category: Inventory

Join the PAK

The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries.

30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best-in-class workforce as the foundation for our collective success.

Position Title: Inventory Associate

Reporting into Title: Inventory Supervisor

Position Purpose/Summary:

Inventory Associate performs cycle counts in a warehouse and production environment. The work provided by the IA is to be accurate and reported according to organization protocol or account specific process.

Direct Reports

NONE

Position Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables

All duties as assigned and the following specific activities. (enlarge space as needed)

• Performs daily cycle count audits provided by Inventory Supervisor in a timely manner.
• ICR (Item Count Request) performed daily in a timely manner.
• Prepares disposal shipments for outbound shipment per customer requests.
• Prepares RTS (Return To Stock) documentation before returning items back into the stockroom.
• Maintains a continuous work pace that supports production and warehouse goals.
• Maintains cGMP’s and housekeeping programs.
• Follows rules and regulations to ensure food safety, quality, and legality.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with their department.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Displays exceptional attention to detail when completing daily cycle count audits.
• Demonstrates efficient time management abilities by consistently completing ICR (Item Count Request) on time, in addition to other job duties.
• Possesses exceptional teamwork skills by maintaining positive working relationships.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Subsidy
• Childcare Resources
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts

Qualifications: Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

Education:

High School education or equivalent expected.

Certification: Forklift – current status

Experience:

• A minimum of 6 months using a forklift
• A minimum of 6 months prior activity relating to inventory control
• Computer literate/RF Scanners
• Recent past experience as a dependable employee, particularly relating to low absenteeism and tardiness.
• Demonstrated capacity to receive work direction and perform to the expectation assigned.
• Understands how to participate as a member of a team; supports the goals of the team.
• Willing and able to work alongside a variety of people, with emphasis on respect and safety.
• Capable to utilize a computer or RF Scanners

Technology/Software:

• Capable to utilize a computer or RF Scanners

Communication:

Expected to be able to receive information and perform the tasks assigned; likewise able to express themselves so as to avoid problems, errors, issues, or misunderstanding situations.

Physical Capabilities

Strength:

Have ability to regularly lift, carry, turn and raise; and/or lift turn and bend down to place a unit weighing up to 50 lb. on to a pallet or stack of units. Frequency could be every 3 to 5 seconds.

Movement:

Have full mobility in, and use of, arms, hands and legs.

Hearing:

Able to function in a semi loud environment, with frequent loud bursts of noise (such as backup siren)

Vision :

Able to see so as to operate machinery safely and efficiently.

MISCELLANEOUS

Travel: NONE

Vehicle (own): able to meet work location and work time expectations

Tools (own): NONE

Technology (own): NONE

Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs.