Shipping/Warehouse Associate 1st Shift

Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Wellness Initiatives

Financial Security

Work-Life Balance

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc. is seeking Shipping/Warehouse Associates to join a precision-focused team handling mechanical power transmission components and related products. You will locate, verify, pack, and prepare items for shipment, using powered pickers and maintaining safety standards.

The role requires basic math, clear communication, and the ability to read English instructions. Expect 1st shift hours and a collaborative environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in basic math.
• Clear communication.
• Ability to read and understand English instructions and complete logs/reports.

Responsibilities

• Locate and select products from warehouse shelves or floor locations per labeling guidelines.
• Verify picked items against orders to ensure accuracy.
• Pack and prepare products for shipment, including boxing and labeling.
• Operate powered narrow-aisle pickers safely and efficiently.
• Follow safe lifting techniques and seek assistance for items over 50 lbs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow safety protocols.
• Collaborate with other departments to support operations.

Skills

Basic math

Clear communication

Reading English instructions

Job description

Are you ready to bring your shipping/warehouseskills to a team that values precision and innovation? At Martin Sprocket & Gear, we’re dedicated to producing quality mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings with excellence, and we're looking for skilled Shipping/Warehouse Associateslike you!

What You’ll Do:

• Product selection: Accurately locate and select products from warehouse shelves or floor locations, following labeling or stamping guidelines.
• Order verification: Verify picked and packed items against order requirements to ensure accuracy.
• Packing for shipment: Pick, pack, and prepare various machined products for shipment, including boxing, labeling, and securing items.
• Equipment operation: Operate powered narrow-aisle pickers safely and efficiently to retrieve products from different shelf heights.
• Safe handling: Practice safe lifting techniques and seek assistance for items over 50 lbs.
• Cleanliness and safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and operate equipment following safety protocols.
• Cross-departmental support: Collaborate with other departments or assist in different areas as needed to support overall operations.

What You’ll Bring:

• Basic skills: Proficiency in basic math and clear communication; able to read and understand instructions in English and complete simple logs and reports.
• Physical capability: Able to lift, push, pull, and position items up to 50 lbs (with assistance provided for heavier loads).
• Dependability: Reliable attendance and commitment to scheduled hours, adhering to timekeeping and other company procedures.
• Shift endurance: Comfortable standing and working in a non-climate-controlled environmentfor the entire shift.
• Warehouse familiarity: Basic understanding of warehouse functions and general mechanical knowledge (preferred but not required).
• Team-oriented: Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Detail focus: Attentive to detail, capable of determining correct shelf locations based on routing tickets.

Your Schedule:

• 1st Shift : Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to report daily to the branch to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified candidates with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc.?

Founded in 1951 by Joe Martin Sr., Martin Sprocket & Gear is a global leader in mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings. We are proud to remain family-owned and operate on a simple philosophy:

\"Make a quality product, have plenty of it available, and be easy to do business with!\"

With dedicated employees, regional facilities, and strong distributor partnerships, Martin offers stability, growth potential, and a dynamic work environment for all team members.

Why You Will Love Working Here:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Affordable Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental plans.
• Wellness Initiatives: Employee wellness programs for a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Security: Life and Disability Insurance, plus a robust 401(k) Profit Trust Plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-paid holidays.
• Growth Opportunities: Career development and advancement within a thriving company.

Disclaimers

Martin Sprocket & Gear is an EEO Employer and anE-Verify participating employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or veteran status.