MATERIAL HANDLER/Forklift Driver -1st Shift

wedi Corporation; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join wedi Corporation, a leader in innovative shower systems, as a Warehouse Associate. You will manage inventory, prepare shipments, and ensure product quality. Ideal candidates possess experience with forklifts and a commitment to teamwork, contributing to a sustainable work environment. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided from day one.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Plan with company match

15 Paid Time off Days

Qualifications

• At least two years of warehouse/production experience.
• At least two years of experience on sit-down forklift.
• Ability to work 8:00am - 4:30pm hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory by identifying and placing materials in stock.
• Load/unload trucks and prepare shipments.
• Conduct visual quality control of products.

Skills

Ability to work with others

Ability to read and write in English

Ability to take direction

Job description

Come work for wedi Corporation ( wedicorp.com) the leading provider of waterproof, innovative, and reliable shower systems and tile backer solutions! At wedi, we value craftsmanship, efficiency and sustainability. Come join team wedi where you will become a part of a of a company that prides itself on quality, expertise, and customer satisfaction. We're looking for talented individuals who share our commitment to excellence and passion for building smarter, faster, and better!

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary responsibilities are but not limited to, maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials in stock, preparing shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, wrapping, staging, loading, and securing product, as well as other assigned duties.

Responsibilities:

• Picking orders with forklift daily
• Loading/unloading trucks daily
• Preparing shipment daily
• Visual quality control of products
• Handle UPS & FedEx requests and deliveries
• Asist with inventory
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• At least two years of warehouse/production experience
• At least two years of experience on sit-down forklift
• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to work with others and take direction well
• Ability to work the hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a daily basis
• Must be able to kneel, stoop, bend, and twist on a daily basis
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended period of time on a daily basis

Benefits:

• Industry competitive compensation package (salary, discretionary annual holiday bonus and cost of living increase)
• Excellent benefits package to include:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Day-ELIGIBLE for coverage on DAY 1 of employment (3 United Healthcare medical plans to choose from),
  • Free, Company-paid Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability,
  • Supplementary Voluntary Life Insurance and Accident Insurance,
  • 15 Paid Time off Days (prorated) annually, 20 PTO after 4 years completed and 8 Annual Paid Holidays,
  • 401K Plan with company match up to 4% (Eligible for after 3 months of service; vested day 1 in the plan),
  • Conditional Tuition Reimbursement Available,
  • Annual Incentive/Bonus Program including company-paid uniforms & safety boots

As an equal opportunity employer, the company does not discriminate on the basis of (perceived or actual) race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

All candidates being offered employment opportunities at wedi Corporation will be subject to a background check and pre-employment drug screen.