at Vallen Distribution, Inc. in BolingbrookBolingbrook, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Why Join our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen's success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates. Your Benefits at Vallen:
Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days)
401K with discretionary company match - (US positions only)
Employer-paid Basic Life for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Vitality Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses reimbursement
Employee Discounts through BenefitHub
Advancement Opportunity.
Position Summary:
Join our exciting & dedicated team at Vallen as a Vertical Lift Machine Operator. In this position, you will operate high speed automated picking equipment to load and unload materials and assist in receiving, handling, stocking, etc., goods in a warehouse or distribution center. Additionally, you will be responsible for following established procedures and guidelines by operating equipment with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Safely and properly operates high speed automated picking equipment to complete tasks.
Ensure machine is operating correctly and in good working order and any issues are reported to the appropriate individual.
Load product into machine by assigning locations and performing put away functions of incoming material while checking for discrepancies between goods and system and verifying condition of material.
Complete order processing of orders; picks, packs, labels, and dispatches outgoing goods and merchandise according to written or verbal requests or work orders; uses electronic displays to locate and process product within the machine and places products in appropriate areas, following stacking policies to prevent product damage; verifies product and quantity accuracy. May require use of pallet jack, carts or other warehouse machinery for moving product, boxes, or totes.
Ability to train others on machine functions and task as needed for additional coverage.
Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner.
Weighs or counts items for distribution within warehouse to ensure conformance to company standards.
Assists in inventory level maintenance and inventory counts.
Responsible for following warehouse safety regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent coupled with 1 year of relevant experience and/or training.
Relevant experience and/or aptitude should include:
Loading, unloading, picking, packing, or moving goods in a warehouse environment.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work orders, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Basic computer knowledge and proficiency and/or a demonstrated technical aptitude to learn; preferred technical skills to include but are not limited to MS-Office products, Vista, Control, SX.e, Prophet 21.
Demonstration of basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units to measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals); ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent preferred.
Ability to compile routine reports and write correspondence.
Ability to work in a team environment and be self-motivated to accomplish assigned tasks and goals.
Demonstration of attention to detail
Safety-minded
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.
Work environment may not be temperature controlled; must have the ability to work in extreme hot or cold environments.
Must have the ability to work in dusty conditions.
May be required to handle hazardous materials and wear various forms of protective equipment (shoes, gloves, protective eyewear, etc.)
May be required to pass forklift and/or other warehouse equipment certifications (written and/or driving).
Assigned work shifts may vary and/or rotate.
Overtime may be required; extended day, evening, and weekend work may be required as job duties demand and may include little to no advanced... For full info follow application link.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Ethnically and Culturally Diverse/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
