Materials Team Member - Itasca

Power-Solutions-International,-Inc; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Power Solutions International in Itasca, IL seeks a Warehouse Associate to load/unload trucks, move materials, receive and store inventory, and prepare orders for shipment. You will maintain accurate inventory and ensure timely material flow to production using RF scanners and the Epicor ERP system.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, forklift and crane experience, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating forklifts, cranes, and other warehouse equipment.
• Ability to read instructions and perform basic math.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and RF scanning is a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks safely.
• Move materials within warehouse and production areas.
• Receive, store, and move inventory to production areas.
• Prepare orders for shipment and maintain accurate records.
• Use RF scanners and ERP system to transact inventory.
• Operate and maintain safety of warehouse equipment per OSHA.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

RF scanning

Inventory control

Math literacy

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Epicor ERP

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Pay: 19.00/hourShift: 1st Shift, Monday - Thursday 5:30am - 4:00pmPower Solutions International (PSI) is a leading manufacturer of emissions-certified powertrains specializing in customized and fully integrated turnkey solutions for the leading global equipment manufacturers in the industrial, transportation, and energy markets manufacturers. Our facilities are housed in one million square feet of engineering, assembly, operations, and distribution space across seven facilities. We are positioned to meet the high production volumes of our customers with added capacity for growth.Summary:Performs general warehouse work including loading and unloading of trucks and movement of material within the warehouse or production facility. Work includes receiving, storing and moving materials to the production area as well as preparing orders for shipment, maintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring that the material flow to production is timely and accurately transacted.Essential Responsibilities:With proper company certifications, safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment to safely and efficiently move inventory and materials of various dimensions around the warehouse and production facility per safety regulations such as those administered by OSHAInspect incoming inventory and equipment for quality before storing or rerouting. Identify damaged, lost or missing merchandise and notify the supervisor immediatelyProcesses appropriate inventory control records and cycle counts, maintaining accuracy using RF Scanners or ERP system (Epicor) as needed.Transport finished products and materials to the shipping area and prepare for safe shipmentMaintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, storage areas and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping, receiving, and supply areas; complying with procedures, rules, and regulationsEnsure that power vehicles are in proper working order by conducting required pre-trip inspections per checklistAs needed, lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds of materials to assist in production. Learn and execute team lifts for items over 40 poundsAdhere to all safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment, navigating the plant with alert behavior, operating power tools and machines according to instructions, and disposing of waste properlyAll other duties as assigned by managementRequirements:High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience including the ability to apply math (fractions, ratios, measurements) and to read, comprehend, and convert instruction manuals/diagrams into workDemonstrated experience safely operating cranes, lift trucks and other warehouse equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentAbility to obtain Lift Truck certification by completing PSI on-site Training ProgramPreferred Qualifications:Comfort with technology including MS Office, Excel, Outlook and the ability to quickly learn Epicor ERP system is a plusBilingual Spanish/EnglishPrior experience using Lean manufacturing and/or ISO9001 methodologies, processes, or tools is helpfulPSI offers a wide range of benefits from medical, dental, and vision to pet insurance as well as discounted prescription plans. Additionally, we also provide a 401k match, life insurance and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. Come join our team and learn more about PSI and what we have to offer!Power Solutions International/3Pi is an EOE disability/vet company offering a drug-free workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees..