Material Handler (Full Time) Rockford, IL

Wp-Beverages-Pepsi-Col; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

WP Beverages in Rockford, IL is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support building, staging and loading of products. You will stock and rotate inventory across warehouse locations and keep shells and pallets organized.

The role requires a high school diploma with 2 years in warehousing or distribution, strong English communication, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds and operate a forklift with certification. Weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma with a minimum of two years of experience in warehousing, distribution, or merchandising.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language.
• Strong organizational, time management and decision-making skills with the ability to work within a highly distracting environment.
• Must have the ability to operate powered industrial equipment including a fork-truck in a safe manner and maintain annual fork-truck certification
• Basic math skills. Must possess intermediate personal computer skills
• Ability to continually lift 60 pounds from floor to waist height and occasionally lift 75 pounds from floor to shoulder height. Prolonged sitting, standing, twisting and/or bending. The repetitive motion of one's neck, wrist, fingers, and/or arms
• May be required to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future
• Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the effective and efficient building, staging, and loading of products
• Properly stocking and rotating product throughout warehouse locations
• Organization and staging of shells and pallets
• Additional Duties as Assigned

Skills

Forklift operation

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

Location:

Rockford, IL

Shift/Work Schedule:

5:00 a.m. - End of Shift

Pay range:

$23.35/Hour

Join the Team That Fuels Your Favorite Beverages

At WP Beverages, we're proud to be a leading distributor of iconic brands like Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lipton, Klarbrunn, Starbucks, Rockstar, Aquafina, and many more. If you've grabbed a drink at your local store or restaurant, chances are--we delivered it.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) with Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays

About the Role

• Responsible for the effective and efficient building, staging, and loading of products
• Properly stocking and rotating product throughout warehouse locations
• Organization and staging of shells and pallets
• Additional Duties as Assigned

DISCLAIMER: The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.

What We’re Looking For

• The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma with a minimum of two years of experience in: Warehousing, Distribution, or Merchandising
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language
• Strong organizational, time management and decision-making skills with the ability to work within a highly distracting environment
• Must have the ability to operate powered industrial equipment including a fork-truck in a safe manner and maintain annual fork-truck certification
• Basic math skills. Must possess intermediate personal computer skills
• Ability to continually lift 60 pounds from floor to waist height and occasionally lift 75 pounds from floor to shoulder height. Prolonged sitting, standing, twisting and/or bending. The repetitive motion of one's neck, wrist, fingers, and/or arms
• May be required to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future
• Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position

Our Commitment to You

Wis-Pak/WP Beverage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We comply with EEOC regulations and use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of a team that's refreshing the world--one bottle at a time.