Materials Handler

Komori America Corporation; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Komori America Corporation in Rolling Meadows, IL is hiring a Warehouse/Material Handler to ship, receive, inspect, and organize materials, maintain accurate inventory, and support ERP and WMS operations. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, move items between receiving, storage and shipping areas, and cooperate with other departments.

One to two years of related experience is preferred; forklift certification is required or will be provided.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related warehouse experience.
• Knowledge of Word Processing software, Spreadsheet software, Order processing systems and ERP and WMS systems.
• Forklift Certification; will be certified on Sit Down and Reach Truck
• Ability to read and interpret shipping orders and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Learn the warehouse and everything associated with operations.
• Reads customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Conveys materials and items from receiving area to storage or to other designated areas.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Marks materials with identifying information.
• Records number of materials or items received or distributed.
• Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Uses computer to enter records and process transactions.
• Preparing materials for shipping
• Maintains inventory and other transactions records, including filing and document preparation.
• Maintains and utilized related material compliance and safety records.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours to meet company and customer needs.
• Need to go above and beyond expectations; willingness to learn the business

Job description

Summary: Shipping, receiving, inspecting all materials, inventory, organizing and store materials in designated location, basic computer functions on ERP, operating forklifts, pallet jacks and any other material handling equipment and have communication with other departments and following above duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learn the warehouse and everything associated with operations
• Reads customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Conveys materials and items from receiving area to storage or to other designated areas.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Marks materials with identifying information.
• Records number of materials or items received or distributed.
• Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Uses computer to enter records and process transactions.
• Preparing materials for shipping
• Maintains inventory and other transactions records, including filing and document preparation.
• Maintains and utilized related material compliance and safety records.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours to meet company and customer needs.
• Need to go above and beyond expectations; willingness to learn the business

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

One to two years related experience or training.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software, Spreadsheet software, Order processing systems and ERP and WMS systems.

Certificates and Licenses:

Forklift Operator; will be certified on Sit Down and Reach Truck

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near machines and other departments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and work at the computer.

Komori America is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity.

We ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and equitably in all aspects of employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, or national origin, in compliance with applicable federal anti-discrimination laws.

We take proactive measures to recruit, hire, promote, and retain qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and our commitment to equal employment opportunity remains an integral part of our corporate culture and business practices.