Material Handler (Full Time) Rockford, IL

wpbeveragescareers; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Critical Illness & Accident Coverage

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

401(K) with Profit Sharing

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

WP Beverages, Rockford, IL, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to handle building, staging and loading of products. You will ensure proper stocking and rotation across locations, maintain organization of shells and pallets, and perform general housekeeping to keep the warehouse efficient.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least two years in warehousing or distribution, with strong English communication, forklift certification, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 2 years of warehousing, distribution or merchandising experience.
• Able to operate powered industrial equipment including a forklift with certification.
• Strong reading, writing and comprehension of English for clear communication.
• Able to lift up to 60–75 pounds and work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for effective building, staging, and loading of products.
• General housekeeping and cleanliness of the warehouse.
• Stocking and rotating product across warehouse locations.
• Organization and staging of shells and pallets.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Forklift operation

Reading/writing English

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

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
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) with Profit Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays

About the Role

• Responsible for the effective and efficient building, staging, and loading of products
• General housekeeping
• 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.