Distribution Attendant - Des Plaines, IL

VetJobs•Des Plaines, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Attendant prepares, packs, labels, and moves products according to order requirements while following established safety procedures. The role includes operating equipment, performing general warehouse tasks, supporting special projects, and maintaining effective communication and professional working relationships in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position prepares packages from written or computer-generated orders; wraps, protects, packs, seals, glues, and labels containers; and weighs, transports, stacks, or arranges products and packed containers. Work is performed under direct and indirect supervision. The employee handles basic issues and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Associates may perform various duties throughout the building, including operating machinery, housekeeping, auditing, processing FedEx and/or UPS shipments, and working on special projects. The role operates in a manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to dust, odors, elevated noise, and a variety of extreme conditions on the production floor. Travel requirement is 0%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic math and computer skills.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and remain aware of assignments.
Professional manner when dealing with others and ability to maintain constructive working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Reliable attendance and punctuality; the employee is rarely absent from work.

Responsibilities

Prepare packages according to written or computer-generated orders.
Wrap, protect, and pack orders; seal, glue, and label containers with appropriate identification.
Weigh, transport, stack, or arrange products and packed containers.
Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Operate machinery and perform general warehouse tasks as assigned.
Perform housekeeping, auditing, FedEx and/or UPS processing, and special projects as needed.
Handle basic issues and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Communicate effectively with management, the leader, and the team, and maintain constructive working relationships.