Section Associate

Fellowes Brands; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

Medical benefits

Benefits package

Job summary

Fellowes Brands in Aurora is seeking an experienced warehouse supervisor to coordinate receiving, locating and picking activities.

You will lead a team, coach employees, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are met. The role requires forklift operation, RF device familiarity, and strong communication skills, with a focus on process improvement and training.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent work experience in distribution preferred (3+ years).
• Strong leadership, safety, and quality focus.
• Experience with RF devices and PIV training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate receiving, locating, and picking functions; empower team members to meet goals.
• Coach and develop employees; conduct performance reviews and corrective action as needed.
• Promote a safe, clean work environment and enforce safety policies.
• Provide feedback to improve departmental processes and performance.
• Supervise pre-shift meetings and safety briefings.
• Operate forklifts to move products through distribution.
• Prepare product for inbound receipt and shipment, palletize, label.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety procedures

Team training

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

PIV training

RF units

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Driving

Education

Associates degree in Business Administration / Logistics / Supply Chain

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Office

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

Coordinate receiving, locating, and picking functions. Empower team members team to achieve team goals. Coach work group and ensure that internal customer service requirements are met.

• Coordinate activities of the department to ensure that all work schedules are completed and goals met. Work in conjunction with lead/supervisor to assist in coordinating the activities of the department to ensure all workschedules are completed and goals met. Motivate team members to maximize performance levels in the areas of safety, quality, and productivity. Provide clear direction to all team members of what is required and expected to achieve team objectives.
• Coach and develop employees, including assisting in administering performance reviews, issues, counseling, and corrective action as
• Promote and maintain a safe and clean work environment through the enforcement of housekeeping safety policies. Perform general
• Provide suggestions and feedback on improving departmental processes, performance goals, and environment.
• Facilitate and/or assist with pre-shift meetings, stretching, and/or safety meetings.
• Operate various types of forklifts to move product through the distribution process including unloading, put away, picking, and loading process, which may include hand loading and unloading of containers.
• Prepare product for inbound receipt and/or shipment including palletizing, repalletizing, carton labeling and ensuring that all warehouse and customer requirements are met.
• Work and assist in directing team members in the receiving, locating, picking, and/or shipping of product.
• Other related and similar duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Have good oral and written communication skills.
• Fulfill all essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Abide by all safety policies, procedures, rules and guidelines in order to prevent and reduce exposure to accidents and injuries.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Work a 40 hour work schedule. Maintain consistent and acceptable attendance. Available to work overtime as required, including weekend and holiday work based on business demands.
• Physical presence at designated worksite.
• 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.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and coach employees to improve performance.
• Exercise critical thinking and demonstrate prudent judgment when making important decisions independently. Retain objectivity and proper understanding of a problem or situation when placed under stressful conditions.
• Proficiency with PC and ability to use Oracle and Microsoft Suite.
• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or Supply Chain preferred, will consider equivalent work experience of 3+ years' experience in a distribution environment.
• Assist in achieving results in cycle time reduction, waste reduction, and process elimination.

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):

Frequency of Activity

Percentage

Time (Hours)

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

Bending/Stooping:

Occasional

Reaching:

Occasional

Carrying:

Occasional

Reading:

Continuous

Climbing:

Minimal

Sitting:

Occasional

Driving:

Frequent

Repetition:

Occasional

Gripping/Grasping:

Frequent

Squatting:

Minimal

Kneeling:

Minimal

Standing:

Continuous

Lifting (up to 25 lbs.):

Occasional

Twisting:

Minimal

Lifting (up to 50 lbs.):

Minimal

Typing:

Frequent

Over shoulder/overhead:

Minimal

Walking:

Frequent

Pulling:

Occasional

Writing:

Occasional

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.

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.

Visit our Careers Site: www.fellowesbrands.com/us/en/careers/Pages/overview.aspx

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.

The hiring range for this position in Aurora is $22-25 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, 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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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