Material Handler, 1st Shift | $20.00/hr

IDEAL Industries; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Education Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

401k with Company Match

Cash Balance Pension Plan

Job summary

IDEAL Industries, a longtime manufacturer, is seeking a reliable warehouse associate for the first shift in Sycamore, IL. You will follow safety procedures, process orders, and assist with loading and unloading duties.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of warehouse experience. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work well in a team on a 9.5-hour shift. Starting pay is $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow verbal and written multi-step directions for semi-complex tasks.
• Visual acuity and hand dexterity to package and assemble a variety of materials is required.
• For selected tasks, color and depth perception may be required.
• Ability to perform routine computer data entry and queries is required.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Requires the ability to read and follow job instructions, complete written forms, and effectively communicate with others.
• Reliable, predictable attendance is an essential duty of the job.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures.
• Perform varied warehouse tasks under the regular direction of the Supervisor and/or Lead person, including but not limited to: Accurately processing customer orders into shipments utilizing bar-code equipment.
• Operating a powered industrial truck to move and store material as required.
• Loading and unloading of trucks.
• Receive inventory and validate quantities against purchase order.
• Stocking of shelves with material.
• Setup and run Print and Apply machinery.
• Generation of DOT required documentation, including the Bill of Lading.
• Packaging of freight shipments to prevent product damage.

Skills

Multistep directions

Visual acuity

Teamwork

Data entry

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

We are looking for reliable, team players with a great work ethic, ready to make a quality product in a great workplace! This is a FIRST SHIFT position, working Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm in Sycamore, IL.

J. Walter Becker founded IDEAL in 1916 and made a promise that is still an important part of the way IDEAL operates today: "An IDEAL product will provide a value greater than the price paid for it. Service is a part of the product." Becker's foundational principle represents our everyday commitment to you. It's the driving force behind our partnerships with the world's leading distributors, a state of the art delivery system, outstanding customer and technical support and variety of operational benefits designed to save you time and money. It means we're proud of the way we do business.

IDEAL brings you products that make your job easier; products that you can rely on, with warranties you can trust; products that are available whenever and wherever you need them. Every IDEAL product comes with the promise made by our founder more than 90 years ago.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures.
• Perform varied warehouse tasks under the regular direction of the Supervisor and/or Lead person, including but not limited to: Accurately processing customer orders into shipments utilizing bar-code equipment
  • Operating a powered industrial truck to move and store material as required
  • Loading and unloading of trucks
  • Receive inventory and validate quantities against purchase order
  • Stocking of shelves with material
  • Setup and run Print and Apply machinery
  • Generation of DOT required documentation, including the Bill of Lading
  • Packaging of freight shipments to prevent product damage. This includes shrink wrap, banding, and proper carton stacking techniques
• Follow all quality procedures and instructions.
• Maintain housekeeping in the work area.
• Other related duties as directed by management.
• Regular, predictable attendance is essential to teamwork, timely information exchange, and meeting productivity requirements.

Qualifications

Skills/Competencies Required

• Must be able to follow verbal and written multi-step directions for semi-complex tasks.
• Visual acuity and hand dexterity to package and assemble a variety of materials is required.
• For selected tasks, color and depth perception may be required.
• Ability to perform routine computer data entry and queries is required.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Requires the ability to read and follow job instructions, complete written forms, and effectively communicate with others.
• Reliable, predictable attendance is an essential duty of the job.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months of experience working in a warehouse is desired.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to frequently lift 10 lbs. up to 64 inches, occasionally lift up to 25 lbs for up to 64 inches, occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, lift and carry 42 lb bucket 10ft, push and pull up to 50 lbs of force at waist height. This capability will either be determined from a physical exam, or verifiable past performance.
• Must be able to continuously stand/walk and/or sit during a 9 - 10-hour shift, frequent squatting/crouching, reach, and bend. Frequently step up and down 12\" step and manipulate hand controls of mechanical lift.

Work Environment

• Hot/cold temperatures based on seasonal variations
• May be humidity, noise, odors, dust
• Safety precautions are a must to minimize potential exposure to mechanical hazards.

Compensation Disclosure

The rate of pay for this position is $20.00/hour. This represents a good faith disclosure of compensation, which is the fixed starting rate for this position.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Education Reimbursement
• Wellness Programs
• 401k with Company Match
• Cash Balance Pension Plan

Time Off Programs

• Vacation
• Personal Days
• Volunteer Time
• Holidays
• Parental Leave

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. is proud to be one of Newsweek’s Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We know when you honor relationships, success for all will follow.

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