Spotter/Warehouse Associate (2nd shift 2:15pm - 10:30pm / 3rd shift 10:15pm - 6:30am)

Homepage; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Spotter Warehouse Associate in a leading flooring manufacturing company. This role involves operating equipment like forklifts and spotters, ensuring the safe movement of materials and pallets. You will play a crucial part in assembling orders and maintaining quality standards while working in a fast-paced environment. The company values teamwork and communication, offering a supportive atmosphere where your contributions make a real impact. If you thrive in a hands-on role and enjoy working with a dedicated team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate spotter and forklift to move trailers and materials.
• Assemble and label pallets according to customer specifications.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Spotter Operation

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Basic Math Skills

Education

1 year of experience in a related environment

Equivalent training and/or education

Tools

Dispatcher System

Radio Data Terminal

Job description

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Shift: 2:15pm – 10:30pm

Pay: $20.56 - $27.25

Shift Differential: $0.40 for hours worked between 2:15pm – 10:15pm

AHF Products is seeking a Spotter Warehouse Associate to join our team in Kankakee, IL. Reporting to the DC Supervisor, this role is responsible for assembling, receiving, labeling, and loading pallets according to customer specifications in the shipping department.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Able to operate a spotter, forklift, and reach truck; TRT experience is a plus
2. Safely operate the spotter to move trailers between dock doors and the trailer yard
3. Move picked material from storage locations to the floor. Assemble and properly label pallets in manner prescribed by customer.
4. Verify quantity, SKU, and lot numbers through visual inspection when assembling orders
5. Pick bulk items, stretch-wrap outgoing pallets, load trailers, and adjust load patterns for proper weight distribution
6. Communicate key information, including safety concerns, to drivers
7. Verify quantity, SKU, and lot numbers on incoming pallets; transfer pallets to correct storage locations
8. Separate and store mixed SKU pallets as required
9. Operate palletizer production line: check equipment and supplies (pallets, forklift, stretch-wrap, tag stock, chutes).
10. Use dispatcher system and radio data terminal for stock inquiries and updates

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1 year of experience in a related environment or equivalent training and/or education
2. Positive and Verifiable Work History
3. Able to read and interpret safety rules, SOPs, manuals, and written instructions
4. Flexible to work any shift, including weekends and overtime as needed
5. Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and use of calculator; understand weight, volume, and distance units
6. Strong communication and teamwork skills; able to follow written/oral instructions and solve routine problems with common sense

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Frequently will push, pull, carry, and lift 20 - 70lbs.
2. Occasionally walking, standing, stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and repetitive movements
3. Frequently talk, hear, read, write
4. Frequently must be able to work in moderate noise, up to 83 decibels.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

1. Think analytically
2. Make decisions
3. Develop options and implement solutions
4. Work with a team
5. Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)
6. Attention to detail
7. Communicate effectively
8. Multitask in a fast-paced environment
9. Work with a Sense of Urgency

AHF PRODUCTS:

AHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

AHF Products is a leading hard surface flooring manufacturer in the USA with a family of trusted brands serving the residential and commercial hardwood, tile, and vinyl flooring markets. With decades of experience in award-winning flooring design, product development, manufacturing, and service, we create quality flooring to last for generations through inspiring designs, innovation, and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service. Our residential flooring brands include Bruce, Armstrong Flooring, Hartco, Robbins, LM Flooring, Capella, HomerWood, Hearthwood, Raintree, Autograph, Emily Morrow Home, tmbr, Crossville, and Crossville Studios. Our commercial brands include Bruce Contract, Hartco Contract, AHF Contract, Armstrong Flooring, Parterre, Crossville and Crossville Studios. Headquartered in Mountville, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing operations across the United States and in Cambodia, AHF Products employs over 3,000 dedicated team members.

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