Warehouse Associate (Packing)- Mon-Fri, 7:00 am-3:30 pm Job Listing at Harbor Freight Tools in Joliet, IL, United States, IL (Job ID 1293426)

Description

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for the accurate and timely handling of incoming and outgoing stock.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, place and load incoming/outgoing stock which requires lifting and carrying items weighing up to 75 pounds without assistance on an intermittent basis for up to eight hours per day         
• Verify receiving/shipping documents and accurate product counts       
• Operate packaging and material movement equipment    
• Additional duties as assigned by manager

Scope

• Staff supervision and development:  No
• Decision making
• Travel:  Up to 5%
• Flex Designation:  DC Based

Requirements

Education and Experience

Education Level

• High school diploma/GED equivalent

Years of Experience

• Experience in warehouse environment preferred

Skills

• Understand product description, SKU and PO numbers
• Basic mathematic skills to include an understanding of geometry in order to build stable pallets
• Reading comprehension and ability to communicate in writing

Physical Requirements
DC-Non-Exempt

• Standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and reaching heights on an intermittent basis for up to twelve hours per day.
• Grasping, pushing, and pulling of materials on an intermittent basis for up to twelve hours per day. Reaching and working above and below the shoulder level on an intermittent basis for up to twelve hours per day.
• Ability to safely team lift, lower, and move items over 75 pounds over the course of a workday with or without assistance.
• Sit or stand continuously for up to twelve hours per day. *Must be comfortable working with and around forklifts, conveyer systems, scissor lifts, and hazardous machinery.
• Must be comfortable with performing many of the tasks listed above from a ladder up to fifteen feet in elevation above the floor surface observing safety controls.
• Must utilize proper safety controls at all times.
• Must be able to drive automobiles, forklifts and scissor lifts.

Safety

• Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

The anticipated rate for this position is $23.00 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and  their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 152 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law

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