Pick & Pack Associate

Gentell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Gentell in Chicago, Illinois is looking for a full-time Pick and Pack Associate to join their team. This role involves assembling boxes, packing products, and ensuring accuracy in shipments. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 1+ years of experience in picking and packing, and strong communication skills. Gentell offers a range of benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) matching for their team members.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more experience in picking and packing.
• Ability to meet specifics of customer orders accurately and timely.
• Experience with shipping software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble boxes and bundle products into packs.
• Pull and pack product based on daily orders.
• Operate a forklift to load/unload trucks when trained.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to work harmoniously with a diverse range of people

Proficient organizational skills

Good computer skills

Physically agile and dexterous

Education

High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent

Tools

Shipping software

Forklift (if certified)

Job description

Pick and Pack Associate (FULL TIME)

Want to be part of a small, team-oriented operation? Want job security within a growing industry leader in the medical sphere? Looking for fully paid insurance premiums on health, dental, and vision? Care about being part of a mission to help the elderly achieve better quality of life? Ready to work hard and make a difference? Join Gentell!

Description

Gentell, Inc. and its affiliated companies, Wound Care Concepts, Absolute Wound Solutions, and Derma Sciences Canada, is the second largest national provider of wound care products and programs to the long‑term care industry. Garnering a more than 99% customer satisfaction rate, our Total Wound Care Solution is a comprehensive program that improves patient outcomes, controls costs to our partner facilities and reduces nursing time. You would be joining a team dedicated to “making it better” every day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble boxes.
• Bundle products into packs.
• Pull and packs product based on daily orders.
• Verify quantity and item codes before shipment.
• Generate shipping labels using software.
• Ensure correct shipping information is inserted/attached.
• Seal and tag containers, confirming accuracy of orders and signing pick tickets to confirm.
• Move completed orders to shipping area.
• Receive incoming freight and store materials in the appropriate areas.
• Operate a forklift to load/unload trucks and move materials throughout the facility.
• Utilize a continuous improvement mindset and assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow good manufacturing practices and required work safety practices.
• Maintain an organized, clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Assist with replenishing stock, taking inventory, and reporting shortages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
• 1 year or more experience in picking and packing.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work harmoniously with diverse range of people.
• Proficient with using tools required for this position.
• Physically agile and dexterous.
• Proficient organizational skills.
• Ability to meet specifics of customer orders in an accurate and timely manner.
• Good computer skills.
• Experience with shipping software preferred.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Ability to utilize a computer, office phone, printer, scanner, copy machine, tape gun, label gun, bag sealer, cart, and dolly.

If the employee is properly trained and certified, they may also be assigned to use a forklift.

Physical Requirements

While undertaking the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, the employee must be able to stand for at least 8 hours a day, reach, bend, twist, squat, lift and carry up to 25 lbs., load and push boxes on a cart or dolly, read, listen, speak, type, and move throughout the facility. They must be capable of operating computer equipment and using a keyboard and mouse/mouse pad.

Job Type

Full‑time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience Level

2 years

Schedule

8 hour shift