Warehouse Operator

Shorr Packaging Corporation; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 31,685,000; Full time

Job summary

Shorr Packaging Corporation in Aurora, IL is seeking a Warehouse Operator to efficiently move, count, and locate products using powered equipment. You will fill orders, prepare shipping documents, and maintain accurate records of materials moved.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to follow directions, and readiness to work in a climate-controlled warehouse environment with often moderate noise levels.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1-3 years of related warehouse experience or training.
• Experience with RF scanners and WMS is preferred.
• Forklift certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Prepare proper shipping documents.
• Move inventory from receiving/production to storage or other areas.
• Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
• Open bales, crates, and other containers.
• Maintain warehouse equipment.
• Assist with other warehouse duties (receiving, put away, shipping, assembly).
• Keep warehouse area clean and safe.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Following Directions

Warehouse Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF Scanner

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Forklift Certification

Job description

As a Warehouse Operator, you will be responsible for operating powered equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, stacking, and counting product in the warehouse to serve our customers with their custom packaging solutions.

Responsibilities

• Fill customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
• Prepare proper shipping documents
• Move inventory materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas
• Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed
• Open bales, crates, and other containers
• Maintain warehouse equipment
• Assist with any secondary warehouse duties: receiving, put away, shipping, and assembly
• Keep warehouse area clean including sweeping the floors and picking up loose materials
• Other duties as requested

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 1-3 related experience and/or training as a warehouse operator; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with RF Scanners and Warehouse Management System (WMS) preferred
• Proficient reading and writing skills and ability to follow directions
• Forklift certification preferred

Physical Demands:

• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must lift, slide and/or move up to 100 pounds of material from pallet to pallet and lift up to 20 pounds 72 inches from the floor.

Work Environment:

• Our facilities are in state-of-the‑art climate‑controlled buildings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.