Material Handler

Caleb Cook Foundation, LLC; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Caleb Cook Foundation is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to contribute to our operations at David C Cook in Elgin, IL. This role involves various warehouse tasks, ensuring products are prepared and shipped accurately while upholding our core values. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be capable of lifting up to 100 lbs.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years experience in Distribution/3PL in Material Handling.
• Experience with heavy machinery.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform distribution-related functions across various activities.
• Ensure quality control on received goods.
• Assist in cycle counting program.

Skills

Basic knowledge of warehouse layout

Ability to lift 20 to 50 lbs

Good math skills

Basic skill in manual equipment

Education

High School Graduate or G.E.D

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jacks

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: David C Cook Elgin - Elgin, IL

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $16.25 - $20.34 Hourly

Description

Strategic Responsibility:

You build what matters at David C Cook. Employees are the cornerstone of our work. As a Material Handler for David C Cook, it is your job to ensure our customers receive the quality products they need to build lasting relationships. All this in a clean, safe environment that uses the latest technology. You can do the type of work that matters. We need someone who can wear multiple hats throughout the workday. An ideal candidate is an initiative-taker who prioritizes the detail of getting the task done correctly the first time and is willing to grow and learn from those in the organization.

Job Description:

• Perform one or more distribution-related functions that allow, as the business requires, assignment across various functions to the different activity areas such as replenishment, bin/bulk order pulling, bin/bulk stocking, receiving/returns, sorting, or loading.
• Assist in the preparation of incoming stock items for warehouse put-away and moving pallets into storage locations.
• Ensure that quality control steps have been performed on received goods according to guidelines and standards
• Complete assigned receiving documentation and enter it into the WMS accurately and promptly according to the guidelines and standards defined
• Operates a handheld scanner to access and update information for receiving, counting, and order processing.
• Perform replenishment of products to a variety of pick locations such as flow rack, shelving, and pallet positions.
• Perform activities regarding movement and consolidation of stock in the storage areas for maximum space utilization.
• Full Case and Pallet Pulling assigned you will pull TL, LTL, and Small Package Case Picks, label, and stage cases/pallets to assigned areas for shipment building.
• Return Goods Put Away Identify and put away resalable return goods.
• Pull and stage products for kit building, make-up jobs, remainder orders, disposals, and transfers as needed.
• Consolidate and prepare special order distributor accounts for shipment.
• Assist with the quarterly changeover of all curriculum lines including disposal, transfer of product from current location to previous locations, and setting up the new current curriculum product into the new forward pick locations.
• Assist in cycle counting program
• Demonstrate a commitment to our companys core values.
• Work in a metric-driven environment
• Perform preventative maintenance as assigned by the Lead; maintain lift truck battery water levels and recharging of lift trucks; Maintain tools and equipment to ensure they are always in good operating condition at all times as well as keep the dock area clean and organized.
• Demonstrates a high level of understanding of storage strategy and warehouse procedure
• Contribute to a safe work environment, and keep work areas neat, clean, and safe with a continuous focus on housekeeping and safety.
• Interact with supervisors, leads, and/or workgroups exchanging information
• Participate in the implementation and contribute ideas and suggestions for continuous improvements to the distribution process in a group setting.
• Assignment to other functional tasks may be done on a daily or less than daily basis.
• All other duties and special projects are assigned.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Required Skills:

• Basic knowledge of general warehouse layout, item identification codes, basic knowledge of warehouse procedures, and familiarity with the storage areas to be able to place stock, signatures, and materials following SOPs.
• Able to stock, move, arrange, unload, count, and rotate items on/off equipment.
• Basic skill in the use of manual dollies, carts, and hand tools used in material handling tasks such as hammers, pliers, and related equipment.
• The job requires the ability to lift 20 to 50 lb. cartons repetitively and the ability to lift 100lbs. if needed.
• Able to read, copy and record figures and are comfortable with numbers, and have good math skills
• Can walk and stand 8-10 hours per day
• Able to complete appropriate forms relating to stock description, quantity, unit of issue, and the labeling requirements for incoming and outgoing materials.
• Basic skill in the use of strapping equipment, manual dollies, pallet jacks, carts, and hand tools used in material handling tasks such as hammers, pliers, strapping, and stretch wrapping tools and equipment, tape fasteners, metal band sheers, and related equipment.
• Experience with heavy machinery such as: Sit down and Standup Forklift, Order Picker, Scissor Lift and electric and manual pallet jacks

People Related Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Promote a culture based on our core values
• Follow established facility safety policies and safe job procedures
• Work with a variety of employees throughout the day to effectively communicate needs and perform job-related tasks
• Proven ability to work in a team setting
• Serve as a positive role model and contribute to team effort by supporting all employees in our organization
• Ensure customer requirements are met
• Conduct business with the highest level of honesty and integrity
• Ability to Interface with plant management, supervisors, and production personnel

Formal Education: High-School graduate or G.E.D equivalence

Specialized Knowledge/Certification: WMS, Handheld Scanners, Lift truck certified with proven experience using: sit down, stand up, order picker, scissor lift, and basic lift truck maintenance.

On the job Years of Experience: 0 -2 years experience in Distribution/3PL in Material Handling, Receiving, Cycle Couting

The job Activity Experience: You will have on-the-job experience in some of the following activities: material handling, receiving, warehousing, inventory control, and cycle counting.

Core Competencies:

• Self-starter
• Positive attitude
• Good task focus
• Organized
• Likes responsibility
• Not opposed to others ideas
• Accurate
• Jobs done in a timely fashion
• Trusting
• Not easily overwhelmed
• Contribute to a working environment of mutual Christian encouragement by upholding Christian standards in all working practices and relationships

Working Conditions:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate noise (i.e., conveyors, forklifts, horns, business office with computers, phones, and printers, light traffic).

• Ability to stand and walk for an extended period.
• Work hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) are typical, but one must have a willingness and flexibility to work during evenings and weekends when necessary.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, reach, bend, lift, twist, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate equipment and handheld computer.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 100 lbs. is required
• Regular, predictable attendance is expected; including demand-driven hours as business, demands dictate.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. David C Cook is a dynamic work environment where positions evolve and change. As a result, the Company reserves the right to modify, delete or add job responsibilities, metrics and benchmarks as necessary to meet business needs. In addition, expectations of performance will be defined in regular performance discussions.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.