Section Associate

Quest Oracle Community; Aurora, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Fellowes Brands in Aurora, IL is seeking a warehouse operations professional to coordinate receiving, locating and picking activities. You will coach a team to meet safety, quality and productivity goals while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

The role requires forklift operation, training responsibilities, and effective use of PC systems including Oracle and MS Office. Ideal candidates have an associate degree in business, logistics or supply chain and 3+ years in a distribution

Qualifications

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Abide by all safety policies, procedures, rules and guidelines.
• Able to work a 40 hour schedule with overtime as required.
• Physical presence at designated worksite.
• Proficiency with PC; ability to use Oracle and Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate receiving, locating, and picking functions and empower team members to achieve goals.
• Coach team and provide feedback to improve performance in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Promote and maintain a safe, clean work environment; enforce safety policies.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and safety discussions; assist with training new team members.
• Operate forklifts and manage inbound/outbound warehouse processes including labeling.

Skills

PPE usage

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Training others

Safety compliance

Education

Associate's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or Supply Chain

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 schedulesare completed and goals met. Work in conjunction with lead/supervisor toassist 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 administeringperformance reviews, issues, counseling, and corrective action as
• Promote and maintain a safe and clean work environment through theenforcement 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 safetymeetings.
• Operate various types of forklifts to move product through the distributionprocess including unloading, put away, picking, and loading process, whichmay 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 customerrequirements 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 coachemployees to improve performance.
• Exercise critical thinking and demonstrate prudent judgment when makingimportant decisions independently. Retain objectivity and properunderstanding of a problem or situation when placed under stressfulconditions.
• Proficiency with PC and ability to use Oracle and Microsoft Suite.
• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or Supply Chainpreferred, will consider equivalent work experience of 3+ years' experience ina distribution environment.
• Assist in achieving results in cycle time reduction, waste reduction, andprocess 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.