Senior Material Handler Job at Visual Comfort & Co., Skokie, IL 60077

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Job Description

Job Title: Operations - Material Handler II

FLSA: Non-Exempt

STATUS: Full-Time

Location: Skokie, IL

Supervisor: Operations Manager


COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Visual Comfort & Co. We are the industry’s leading resource for decorative and architectural lighting, as well as ceiling fans. Our extensive product assortment is available in every style, for every application, and fits every budget.


Our family of brands include Visual Comfort - the premier resource for signature designer lighting;

Tech Lighting - the leading brand for modern decorative and specification grade, architectural lighting;

Generation Lighting - combining legacy collections along with a new generation of well-known, leading designers that offers lighting at an outstanding value; and Monte Carlo - specializing in trend-inspired ceiling fan designs.


SUMMARY:

The Material Handler II duties include, but are not limited to, receiving, cycle counting, picking, packing, and/or checking.


Education:
HS diploma or equivalent.

Related Experience: A minimum of 2 years of full-time related experience working in a manufacturing environment. Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, will be accepted.

Must be able to read, write and speak English.


HOURS:

Monday through Friday, full-time with work hours designated by the Supervisor. Team Members are required to work overtime when requested.


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

  • This role demands attention to detail, and the team member must have the ability to notice small differences in item numbers
  • OSHA Class I forklift certification is a plus
  • Ability to operate manual pallet jack
  • Ability to utilize a handheld scanner
  • Hand stack merchandise into a trailer using conveyor system and following proper stacking techniques to minimize damage to product.
  • Ability to work in a team atmosphere, promoting positive work relationships with both internal and external guests.
  • Capacity to utilize effective time management skills and be able to work under the stress of multiple deadlines, requests from other departments, and interruptions with accuracy.
  • Ability to follow directions and communicate in English verbally and in writing and to read and understand materials printed in English.

Flex between areas as needed and instructed by the department supervisor


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Cycle Counting:

  • Complete assigned cycle counts, physical inventories, random or receipt audits and reconciliations.
  • Research and reconcile inventory discrepancies

Picking:

  • Organize and ensure workflow for out high efficiency packing lines (Entra)
  • Operate automatic taping machine.
  • Follow Single Flow process

Shipping:

  • Prepare Small Parcel Trailer for loading
  • Introduce and remove Power Conveyor at end of shift
  • Hand load trailer in the most efficient and organized manner

All Employees:

  • Adhere to all safety, housekeeping guidelines as well as all work rules and policies
  • Must demonstrate commitment, dependability, punctuality, and adherence to agreed-upon schedule as determined by manager.
  • Support and exhibit the VCC values.

Participate in twice daily ergo exercises.


Marginal Functions:

  • Use of computer to print labels and investigate discrepancies in JDE
  • Conduct basic inspection, labelling and wrapping of VCG products in conjunction with the quality assurance department

Performs other duties as assigned.


Physical Requirements:


Lifting: frequently

Sitting: rarely

Standing: constantly

Climbing: constantly- 12ft

Kneeling: occasionally

Reaching: constantly

Walking: constantly

Bending: occasionally

Crouching: occasionally

Handling: constantly

Strength: heavy (up to 0-50 lbs.)

Stooping: frequently

Crawling: occasionally

Manual Dexterity: constantly


Cognitive Considerations:

Must exhibit cognitive abilities to:

  • solve problems by collaborating with Team Members
  • focus on critical tasks as directed by the Manager
  • respect the requirements and deadlines of others


ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

  • General work area is indoors, in a smoke-free environment with varied temperature and fluorescent lighting.
  • Workspace is occasionally shared with forklifts.
  • Exposure to noise distractions from employees or equipment operation in work areas.
  • Infrequent exposure to cleaning materials. (E.g., Windex).
  • Parking is provided approximately one block away from building.


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Candidates and team members are treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.


This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and efforts of working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, rush jobs, changes in personnel, workload, technological development, etc.

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