Warehouse Picker & Forklift Operator | Growth & Benefits

Springs Window Fashions; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 21,105 - 30,058; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Springs Window Fashions in Waukegan, IL is seeking a Warehouse Associate to fill customer orders, verify stock, and prepare items for delivery.

You will operate forklift and order-picking equipment, maintain safety, and keep records. This role requires basic computer skills and attention to detail, with potential forklift certification and pay increases upon certification.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Accuracy/Attention to detail.
• Operate straight lift/order picker/reach.

Responsibilities

• Fills orders in accordance with specifications on order form. (85%)
• Pick orders in accordance with order form specifications, using lift or order picker
• Load and unload trucks.
• Print labels and inventory tickets.
• Initiate cycle count requests when inventory variances are detected.
• Band/Wrap orders for delivery.
• Complete import/export paperwork, as necessary.
• Process orders using Pitney Bowes.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Report all unsafe conditions to Team leader.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Accuracy/Attention to detail

Operate straight lift/order picker/rea

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Order picker

Job description

• Fills customers’ orders in accordance with specifications on order form.
• Receives and reads customer order to identify item(s) to be pulled. Verifies stock availability.
• Operating warehouse machinery in accordance with established procedures, obtains item(s) in stock from shelves.
• Conveys, or prepares, orders for wrapping and delivery.
• Prepares and maintains records.
• Cleans and maintains work area to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  
  

Description

Job Description:

Position Summary

• Fills customers’ orders in accordance with specifications on order form.
• Receives and reads customer order to identify item(s) to be pulled. Verifies stock availability.
• Operating warehouse machinery in accordance with established procedures, obtains item(s) in stock from shelves.
• Conveys, or prepares, orders for wrapping and delivery.
• Prepares and maintains records.
• Cleans and maintains work area to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  
  

Pay rate: USD $18.57 Hourly

Shift: 6am to 2:30 -Monday through Friday. OT Required.

Key Responsibilities

• Fills orders in accordance with specifications on order form. (85%)
• Pick orders in accordance with order form specifications, using lift or order picker
• Load and unload trucks.
• Print labels and inventory tickets.
• Initiate cycle count requests when inventory variances are detected.
• Band/Wrap orders for delivery.
• Complete import/export paperwork, as necessary.
• Process orders using Pitney Bowes.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Report all unsafe conditions to Team leader.
• Have a high level of safety awareness to include defensive driving skills and increased awareness of surroundings.
• Maintain good attendance and work all posted overtime.
  
  

Maintain warehouse operations. (10%)

• Complete replenishment cards.
• Replenish materials into their proper locations.
• Repair pallets.
• Perform daily maintenance on warehouse equipment (maintain, charge, clean batteries).
• Maintain warehouse environment. (5%)
• Follow established procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly
  
  

Employee Benefits

• Effective on start Date
• Health and Welfare- I ncluding medical dental, vision i nsurance and Life I nsurance
• 401K with Company Matching -Company match of 100% of first 4% and 50% of the next 2%
• Paid Time Off
• 10 accrued vacation days, to start/11 Paid Company/Holidays
• Education Savings 629 Plan
• Career Path Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Product Discounts
• Disability I nsurance
• Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
  
  

Requirements/Expectations

Requirements

• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Willing to train on Forklift, Forklift experience would be a plus.
• Forklift type would be both site down and stand-up forklift. Will be certified.
• Cross train in other areas
• Will be trained in cutting -shears
• Will be cross trained in Shipping and Receiving and must be able to read and understand English.
• Will utilize UPS/FedEx portals (Computer)-Will be trained.
• Once Forklift is certified a pay rate increase will be offered.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Minimum - High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3-6 months’ manufacturing experience Preferred - Willing to train on Forklift (site down and stand-up forklift), Forklift experience would be a plus.
• Both site down and stand-up Will be certified.
• Once Forklift certified, pay rate be offered.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• Accuracy/Attention to detail
• Operate straight lift/order picker/ reach