Warehouse & Production Technician

Global Water Technology, Inc.; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing company as a Warehouse & Production Technician, where you'll play a vital role in logistics and inventory management. This position involves loading and unloading trucks, organizing stock, and assisting with chemical handling. You'll work in a supportive environment that values teamwork and personal growth, with opportunities for career advancement. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and a positive workplace culture. If you're ready to contribute to a critical industry that thrives even in challenging times, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Positive work culture

Experienced leadership

Industry-leading training

Health insurance

Dental and vision care

401k plan

Incentive plan for growth

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Entry to intermediate level position with relevant industry experience considered.
• Forklift training provided, attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for shipping, receiving, and inventory management.
• Assist in chemical handling and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Chemical handling

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

College experience

Job description

Description

Warehouse & Production Technician

South Holland, IL

About the Position

The Warehouse & Production Associate is responsible for carrying out the logistics of receiving, processing, storing, and sending inventory according to purchase orders and shipping schedules. Their duties include loading orders onto trucks and shipping containers, organizing incoming stock, and putting the appropriate labels on outgoing parcels. Duties will also include assisting production associates in chemical product handling, transfers, and batch making.

Summary of Duties

• Shipping and receiving responsibilities
• Using forklift to load and unload trucks as well as move products around the warehouse as instructed
• Preparing orders for shipment / picking and palletizing customer orders
• Basic inventory management such as checking raw material and finished good inventory quantities and reporting to manager
• Housekeeping and cleanliness duties / responsible for maintaining clean & organized environment
• Stage orders for next day of deliveries
• Chemical handling such as chemical transfers and batch making

Working Conditions

The Warehouse & Production Associate is a warehouse-based position. All of the workload is performed within GWT’s warehouse facility. The Warehouse & Production Associate will occasionally be expected to be available outside of standard business hours to support the warehouse and production needs of the company’s clients.

Physical Requirements

This position can be physically demanding. This includes the requirement to stand for extended periods of time and lift heavy objects on a regular basis. The Warehouse & Production Associate is required to move around a production and warehouse environment. The Warehouse & Production Associate will need to be able to carry products (e.g., chemical pails, softener salt, raw materials) of up to 50 to 80 lbs.

Perks & Benefits

• Positive culture and work environment.
• Experienced leadership with a track record for team development and career progression.
• Industry leading training and mentoring program to provide the pathway to personal success.
• Competitive salary and group health care benefit program including medical, life, dental, and vision care.
• An incentive plan which rewards growth and can provide additional earnings potential.
• Career growth in an industry where employment is stable through recessions and pandemics since water care is critical and of growing importance.

Statement on Inclusiveness

GWT is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity within our company. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

About Global Water Technology

Global Water Technology (GWT) is one of the nation’s fastest-growing providers of commercial and industrial water treatment solutions, placing on the Inc. 5000 list for the past four years. In operation since 1990, GWT serves a wide range of customer segments including Hospitality, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Commercial Office Buildings, Data Centers, Food and Beverage as well as New Construction clients. Utilizing innovative data-driven applications, GWT helps clients minimize their water consumption, extend the useful life of their water systems, and more effectively monitor and manage their water systems equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

• Work Location: In person

Pay range: $19-$20 an hour. Benefits package includes health insurance, dental, vision, 401k, and employee contributions are part of all plans.

Requirements

Qualifications

• This is an entry to intermediate level position. Relevant industry experience will be considered.
• Forklift training and experience is preferred but not required. (Certification & Training Provided)
• High school graduation or GED required; preference will be given to a candidate with college experience.
• Cross functionality is a necessary part of this position.
• The successful candidate will contribute to the overall friendly, hardworking culture that GWT has established.
• Attention to detail and cleanliness are a must.
• The successful candidate for this position must pass a drug screening and background check.
• Must be able to communicate in English and ability to read proficiently in English.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Typical Experience

At least 0 to 5 years in a warehouse or inventory management position or other related work.