Order Picker

Greif Packaging; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off

Local benefits for eligible colleagues

Job summary

Greif Packaging is seeking an Order Picker to join our logistics team in the United States. Under close supervision, you will move, store, and pack materials, operate a sit-down forklift, and verify shipments against orders.

This role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 100 lbs with assistance, and strict adherence to safety rules. We value teamwork, reliability, and accurate record keeping. The position includes competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Good physical stamina and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work with a team in a fast pace environment.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solution oriented problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit down forklift.
• Work in a labor-intensive position that includes lifting, standing, bending, twisting and stooping for 8 hours a day.
• Receive and track shipments.
• Load or unload shipments in delivery trucks.
• Prepare orders by pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area.
• Label and stockpile shipments according to size, shape, and type.
• Promotes clean shipping supply area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; record and manage all impaired or damaged merchandise items.
• Completes reports by entering required information.
• Routine quality checks on finished products.
• Provides quality service by following organization standards.
• Follow safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Job description

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer , Sustainable Fiber , Durable Metal , and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE

Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.

Job Requisition # 036035 Order Picker (Open)

Job Description

ROLE OVERVIEW

Under close supervision, performs routine logistics operations activities, including: moving and storing materials/products using a combination of manual labor and low complexity machinery/equipment (e.g., forklifts and conveyors); receiving/inspecting goods and verifying items against the shipment record; gathering, verifying, and packing items for shipment according to specifications and the applicable transportation method; and/or recording received and shipped items.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to operate sit down forklift
• Able to work in a labor intensive position that includes lifting, standing, bending, twisting and stooping for 8 hours a day.
• Physically able to lift 30 lbs. repetitively, 50 lbs. occasionally, 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to use hand tools including scrappers, banders and shrink wrap equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Receive and track shipments.
• Load or unload shipments in delivery trucks.
• Prepares orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area.
• Label and stockpile shipments according to size, shape, and type.
• Promotes clean shipping supply area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; record and manage all impaired or damaged merchandise items.
• Completes reports by entering required information.
• Routine quality checks on finished products.
• Provides quality service by following organization standards.
• Follow safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Typically possesses less than 2 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Good physical stamina and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work with a team in a fast pace environment.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solution oriented problem solver.

Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $19.33 - $30.87annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between21.00 to21.00. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. If the competitive wage is equal in both fields, the starting rate is the same for all applicants that apply for this role. The starting rate is not representative of future compensation increases. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif's Equal Opportunity Policy.