Warehouse Operator

Andisil; Waukegan (IL); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A specialty silicone chemical company is looking for a Warehouse Operator in Waukegan, IL. The role entails safely performing warehouse tasks, including loading/unloading, staging materials, and complying with safety regulations. Candidates should have at least 4 months of warehouse experience, ideally in a chemical environment, along with a Fork Truck License. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential. This position operates within a demanding warehouse environment, and physical fitness is required.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 4 months of warehouse experience, preferably in a chemical warehouse.
• Ability to operate a fork truck safely.

Aufgaben

• Complete all warehouse jobs efficiently and safely.
• Load/Unload trucks using a fork truck.
• Prepare materials for shipping and storage.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Strong communication skills

Safety awareness

Tools

Fork Truck License

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Job Title: Warehouse Operator

Supervisor Title: Warehouse Supervisor

Department: Warehouse

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

The Warehouse Operator is responsible for performing the daily warehouse tasks of a specialty silicone chemical company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete all warehouse jobs in a safe, efficient, and proper manner. Able to operate the warehouse independently.
• Follow all work instructions and SOP’s explicitly, sign off on each instruction.
• Load/Unload trucks with a fork truck.
• Pull, prepare, and stage material for shipping and/or storage to include proper labeling.
• Serve as dock captain for outgoing shipments.
• Troubleshoot process problems.
• Comply with all company occupational health, safety and environmental legal requirements.
• Use personal protective equipment as assigned.
• Report all unsafe conditions, work related injury or illness to a member of leadership.
• Safely handle and prepare materials for transport as assigned per regulatory requirements.
• Safely handle hazardous chemicals and waste according to company and legal requirements as assigned.
• Make recommendations for changes/improvements to ISO-9001 and 45001 integrated management systems.
• Step in for Senior Warehouseman when needed.
• Maintain good communication within the warehouse team and other departments as necessary.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Work Experience: 4 months + of warehouse experience, preferably in a chemical warehouse.

Training Requirements: Fork Truck License

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Teamwork; promote positive work environment and work in a motivated manner to achieve daily shipping goals.
• Display initiative and strong work ethic to get work done in a safe and timely manner.
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
• Safety; ensure company safety and security procedures are followed on the team.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• This position operates inside a warehouse facility where the noise level can be loud.
• Work near moving fork truck traffic.
• Employee may be exposed to heat, cold, and elevated noise.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Stand 6-8 hours/day