Sr Warehouse Material Handler - FS Depot (10am - 6:30pm)

Federal Signal Corporation; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation is seeking a Senior Warehouse Material Handler for their FS Depot in University Park, IL. You will be responsible for various warehouse tasks including receiving, shipping, and operating different types of lift equipment. This full-time position comes with a wage range of $20.25 to $27.41 per hour and offers excellent benefits, including insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Annual bonus potential

Insurance (life, medical, dental, and vision)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of material handling and warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience with computers is preferred.
• Experience driving various lift trucks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse receiving and shipping activities.
• Operate a variety of lift trucks and material control systems.
• Check quality of vendor supplies and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

Material handling

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wireless handheld warehouse system

Job description

Sr Warehouse Material Handler - FS Depot (10am - 6:30pm)

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• Performs all warehouse receiving and shipping activities including, but not limited to:
• Rack picking, Stock and LTL packing, Bulk Receiving and put away supplier/ customer orders and intercompany transfers.
• Includes emptying crates of various sizes and weights and cutting hoses for orders ranging from 10 feet to 100 feet.
• Customer return receiving and putting away, inventory, unloading trucks, and safety/ operational inspection of power tool and mobile equipment.
• Perform kit component picking and assembly, including making custom pallets or crates.
• Load and unload trucks using variety of equipment.
• Operate a variety of lift trucks (order picker, reach truck, and stand up) and pickers up to 20 ft. in height to load and unload racks.
• Use judgment and knowledge acquired to perform basic troubleshooting of purchase orders receiving and part replacements.
• Resolve problems with pick orders and escalate unresolved problems to the Inventory Control Clerk or supervisor.
• Operate material control system devices including but not limited to computer programs and wireless scanners.
• Operate power tools (nail guns, staple guns, etc.) and machines (wrapping machine, portable and table banding machines, tape machines, etc) as required to make custom pallets or crates.
• Move material to appropriate area throughout the warehouse and document these movements in accordance with established procedures.
• Check the quality of each vendor-supplies or manufactured part and/or assembly used, inspecting for flaws in its manufacture and functionality and report any such flaws to supervision.
• Follow safety and department rules.
• Maintain basic housekeeping of the immediate work area.
• Using computer software (ADSI) to meter outbound parcel and LTL freight.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs all warehouse receiving and shipping activities including, but not limited to:
• Rack picking, Stock and LTL packing, Bulk Receiving and put away supplier/ customer orders and intercompany transfers.
• Includes emptying crates of various sizes and weights and cutting hoses for orders ranging from 10 feet to 100 feet.
• Customer return receiving and putting away, inventory, unloading trucks, and safety/ operational inspection of power tool and mobile equipment.
• Perform kit component picking and assembly, including making custom pallets or crates.
• Load and unload trucks using variety of equipment.
• Operate a variety of lift trucks (order picker, reach truck, and stand up) and pickers up to 20 ft. in height to load and unload racks.
• Use judgment and knowledge acquired to perform basic troubleshooting of purchase orders receiving and part replacements.
• Resolve problems with pick orders and escalate unresolved problems to the Inventory Control Clerk or supervisor.
• Operate material control system devices including but not limited to computer programs and wireless scanners.
• Operate power tools (nail guns, staple guns, etc.) and machines (wrapping machine, portable and table banding machines, tape machines, etc) as required to make custom pallets or crates.
• Move material to appropriate area throughout the warehouse and document these movements in accordance with established procedures.
• Check the quality of each vendor-supplies or manufactured part and/or assembly used, inspecting for flaws in its manufacture and functionality and report any such flaws to supervision.
• Follow safety and department rules.
• Maintain basic housekeeping of the immediate work area.
• Using computer software (ADSI) to meter outbound parcel and LTL freight.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Position Requirements

• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Attention to detail a must.
• Experience driving a forklift, reach, RC, and picker truck a plus.
• Experience with computers and wireless handheld warehouse system experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years material handling, distribution and warehouse experience preferred.
  
  

Wage Range - $20.25 - $27.41

Benefits Of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

FS Depot is the leader in supplying replacement parts and solutions to repair centers servicing municipal and industrial vehicles around the world. FS Depot is primarily engaged in supporting aftermarket parts for Federal Signal’s Environmental Solutions Group (“ESG”) business units, including Elgin Sweeper and Vactor Manufacturing.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All other applications must be submitted online.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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