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Fellowes Brands; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Annual incentive

Job summary

Fellowes is hiring for a production/warehouse role in Itasca, IL. The candidate will assemble components, move raw materials, and maintain product flow while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires operating hand tools and forklifts, using RF units and Oracle WMS, and collaborating with team members to meet production targets. Candidates should be capable of overtime and weekend work and comply with PPE guidelines.

Qualifications

• Fulfill all essential job functions safely and accurately.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Maintain PPE and safety policies at all times.
• Be able to work overtime, weekends as needed.
• Have attention to detail and teamwork.
• Complete PIV training and obtain required licensing.
• Knowledge of Oracle WMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components and move materials to maintain product flow.
• Promote a safe and clean work environment.
• Suggest improvements to departmental processes and goals.
• Set up materials for assembly using manual and mechanical methods.
• Inspect materials and verify BOM accuracy.
• Assist line changeovers and return raw material to stock.
• Place cartons on skids per pallet specs with vacuum assist when needed.
• Stretch wrap and move skids to finished goods staging area.
• Create LPNs to move inventory into finished goods.
• Assist or substitute for machine operators as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

PIV Training

RF Scanning

Forklift Operation

Safety Compliance

Teamwork

Reading Instructions

Pallet Jack Handling

Hand Tools

Tools

Oracle WMS

Job description

Description

Our most important asset is our people. Who we are, what we do, how we do it and why we are passionate are all centerpieces of why we succeed.

We are proud to be recognized:

• Among America’s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes in 2021 and 2022
• As one of Chicago’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in 2022
• As a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace 2022 and 2023

Job Responsibilities

Perform a variety of duties to assemble components, move raw and finished product to maintain product flow.

• Promote and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Provide suggestions and feedback on improving departmental processes, performance goals and environment.
• Setup material to support assembly production and other operations using a variety of manual and mechanical methods as required.
• Inspect material for quality and verify accuracy of raw components and finished goods using the Bill of Material.
• Assist in line changeovers and returning raw material to stock.
• Place cartons or material on skids per pallet specifications, using vacuum assist where required.
• Stretch wrap and move skids to finished goods staging area.
• Create LPN's to move inventory into finished goods.
• Assist or substitute for machine operators as needed, performing the job requirements for those duties.
• Other related and similar duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Fulfill all essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Understand verbal and written instructions. Able to effectively communicate with the team.
• Abide by all safety policies, procedures, rules, and guidelines in order prevent and reduce exposure to accidents and injuries.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Physical presence at designated worksite, work a 40 hour work schedule, maintain consistent and acceptable attendance and work overtime as required, including weekend and holiday work based on business demands.
• Pay close attention to detail and follow instructions and procedures to meet quality standards.
• Work in a team environment by assisting in training and facilitating job duties for other team members (including temps). Demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Successfully complete and pass required Power Industrial Vehicle (PIV) training and test and obtain and maintain appropriate PIV licensing.
• Use Radio Frequency (RF) units.
• Able to work in a machine paced environment and meet production targets.
• Mechanically inclined. Experience operating the following equipment: Hand Tools, Strappers, Hand Pallet Jack, Fork Trucks, and automatic tape machines.
• Knowledge of Oracle WMS.

Physical Requirements

Perform repetitive tasks as required.

Perform pre-shift stretching (includes: bending, reaching and stretching with hands, arm, legs and feet and bending and twisting waist) as required for position.

Please use the frequency chart to indicate approximate time spent performing physical requirements.

Frequency Chart (eight-hour work day)

Minimal (M) 1% - 5% 0 – 0.5

Occasional (O) 6% - 33% 0.5 – 2.5

Frequent (F) 34% - 66% 2.5 – 5.5

Continuous (C) 67% - 100% >> 5.5

Physical Requirements

• Bending/Stooping: Occasional
• Reaching: Frequent
• Carrying: Frequent
• Reading: Occasional
• Climbing: Minimal
• Sitting: Minimal
• Driving: Occasional
• Squatting: Minimal
• Gripping/Grasping: Continuous
• Standng: Continuous
• Kneeling: Minimal
• Twisting: Minimal
• Lifting (Up to 25 lbs.): Frequent
• Typing: Minimal
• Lifting (Up to 50 lbs.): Minimal
• Vibration: Occasional
• Over shoulder / overhead: Minimal
• Walking: Frequent
• Pulling: Occasional
• Writing: Minimal
• Pushing: Occasional

The job duties for this job description include, but are not limited to the requirements specified above. Certain conditions may require temporary duties; however; these duties will be within the scope of physical requirements for this pay grade.

The hiring range for this position in Itasca is $18 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors. An annual incentive may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. An overview of our benefits offering is available here: Fellowes Benefits Overview.

Fellowes Brands - A Family Business Since 1917

For over a century, Fellowes has been committed to positively impacting people through our culture, relationships and solutions. We have evolved toward relevance with each decade and generation, responding to a constantly changing world. Today, we are on an ambitious journey to grow our influence and impact in enhancing and maximizing work experiences worldwide. We are a “Brand on the Move” and remain committed to finding new ways to help people work better and feel better.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Fellowes, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Fellowes' property, and Fellowes will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting the Talent Acquisition Department.