Warehouse Associate

Company: Visual Pak
Location: Zion
Posted on: May 4, 2021

Job Description:

Position Title: Warehouse Associate EEO Category: Laborers (31-9198)Reporting into Title: Shift SupervisorBusiness and Department: Visual Pak Companies: OperationsPosition Purpose/Summary: As a Warehouse Associate you will work on an assembly line, packing line, operate packaging machinery, stage product or shipping containers, meet productivity numbers, be assigned to special projects such as inventory cycle counts, re-labeling, or other manual general warehouse or production tasks. Direct Reports (or attach organization chart) NONE Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (minimum)Education:* GED required or H.S. Diploma necessaryExperience (years and topics):* 1 year experience in a warehouse, distribution, or production facility highly preferred* Has understanding with standard concepts, practices, and procedures with a general warehouse/production/distribution environment* Experience with forklifts helpful* Personal organization expected including on-time for start times, meal and rest periods, proper gear (hair or face nets), proper safety (glasses, shoes, no jewelry, and dress code)* Reliable to follow directions and switching of work day assignments as necessary or directed* Willing to be a part of a disciplined work experience to meet client and customer service levels* 1 year of experience with use of an RF gun and other associated technology for tracking product helpful* Reasonable capacity to problem solve or know to ask for helpTechnology/Software (years):* RF or electronic inventory tracking highly preferredCommunication:* Proficient with taking work direction in English* Proficient with reading and writing in English proficiently enough to communicate with co-workers, complete basic topic specific documents, and respond to management as inquired.* Second language helpful* Able to manage oneself when interacting with anyone in a productive and respectful manner at all timesPhysical Capabilities (add lines as needed)Movement (standing, stopping, sitting, crouching, crawling):* Various types of manual labor, including but not limited to extended time periods of standing, walking, rotating, lifting various weights, use of all limbs on a regular basis and on demandHearing (loud noise tolerance, quiet work area, public speaking, receive work direction):* Able to properly and safely be aware of surroundings using as many of the five senses as possible so as to not be in harm's way of injury to self or injury to others* Capable to tolerate warehouse environment noises that are loud, recurring, hurried, and in multiple languages at times.Vision (judge distance, read signs, extended computer work, identify details):* Able to properly and safely be aware of surroundings using as many of the five senses as possible so as to not be in harm's way of injury to self or injury to others* Needs to be able to distinguish hazards that are color coded, may be in multiple languages, or other means to visually identify information.MISCELLANEOUSTravel: able to commute to assigned work location; may change based on labor demand but within a 1-15 mile radius of primary work address.Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs Shift Second About the Organization Established in 1982, The Visual Pak Companies is THE source for contract packaging and manufacturing solutions. Operating daily on over two million square feet across the United States, our world-class facilities provide a large spectrum of operations from product development to distribution. Our privately held multi-million dollar group of entities each brings an expertise to supplying high-volume tolling or turnkey options. Expanding our capabilities has allowed us the capacity to be a full service operation that sets us apart from other manufacturing and co-pack companies. As a one-stop-shop, we offer the complete process from formulating a product to distributing it. With our own R&D resources we improve quality and ensure that we adhere to our customers standards. Our customers include some of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food markets. We serve to improve quality, reduce cost, increase turn around, and sustain eco-conscious values. As a family of companies, we are committed to investing in the skilled people behind our proven excellence of good strategy and balanced business models. With our continuous growth and need to meet high demands, we are always looking for innovative individuals to join our team!SpecialtiesLiquid Blending & Filling, CPG Packaging, Contract Manufacturing, Cartoning, Thermoform, Turnkey, Warehouse, Logistic Services, Distribution, Alcohol, Food Packaging, R & D Development Resources, Chipboard SolutionsEOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Position Requirements Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Location Visual Pak Plastics & Engineering supervisorUIDNone Specified Payroll CodeNone Specified EmpIDNone Specified EmpI9DateNone Specified Recruiter NameNone Specified TEST VALUENone Specified This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now

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