Warehouse Opener

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is looking for a Warehouse Opener in Champaign, IL. In this position, you will be responsible for loading trucks, performing receiving duties, and ensuring product organization within the warehouse. The ideal candidate must be forklift certified and capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work well on a team. This role offers a pay range of $17 - $19 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds frequently.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely with annual certification.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Load trucks and perform receiving duties efficiently.
• Ensure accurate labeling and organization of shipments.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

1. Must be available to work 5am - 2pm.
2. Must be forklift certified. Able to safely operate all plant equipment.
3. Load trucks for their daily route by 6:00am.
4. Properly stack all empty shells in dunnage area. Wrap full pallets of empty shells and move to the proper staging area.
5. Refill low product in all floor locations and in roller racks.
6. Perform all receiving duties. Duties include:
   1. Unload all incoming deliveries
   2. Physically check the products on the shipment against the bill of lading, for accuracy.
   3. Properly label pallets and check for close dated items. Report anything going out of date within 60 days to the Warehouse Manager.
   4. Rotate product and put away in the assigned locations by 11:00am.
   5. Receive shipments in VIP. Double check the bill of lading against the ASN in VIP for accuracy.
7. Route orders and print pick lists.
8. Optimize pallet configuration and truck loading for commercial orders.
9. Pick orders and build pallets safely, accurately, and efficiently, by following the assigned pick path. Ensure all products are visible to the checker.
10. Load staged product safely onto full line and express trucks, as needed.
11. Remove plastic wrap from pallets and level off all pallets.
12. Tear down returned pallets and return product to proper locations.
13. Cleaning duties include, but are not limited to:
    1. Sweeping area and behind pallets
    2. Wash floors with the floor scrubber.
    3. Clean off and plug in forklists and pallet jacks.
    4. Clean and sort damaged product area
    5. Empty and wash all garbage cans
    6. Wash company vehicles
    7. Assist with the organization and cleanliness of the entire facility – interior and exterior.
14. Assist with any warehouse projects, as delegated by the Warehouse Manager.
15. Remain on site until all opening shift duties are completed and/or you are dismissed by your supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Must have the ability to operate a forklift in a safe manner and maintain annual forklift certification (applies to 18 or older employees).
2. Ability to continually lift 25 pounds from floor to waist height and occasionally lift 50 pounds from floor to shoulder height.
3. Applicant must be physically able to lift 31 to 40 pounds about sixty times per hour; 11 to 20 pounds about 20 times an hour, over 50 pounds around six times an hour
4. Basic math skills
5. Ability to effectively communicate.
6. High attention to detail.
7. Prolonged standing, walking, sitting, twisting, and bending.
8. A repetitive motion of wrist, fingers, and arms.
9. Ability to work in a team setting.
10. Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Pay Range: $17 - $19 per hour

Location: Champaign, IL

Remote Status: On-Site

Position: Warehouse Opener

Job Id: 171

# of Openings: 1