INDEPENDENT OPERATOR-F015

Weber • Elgin, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Weber, grilling is a passion that’s reflected in everything we do. Our goal is to share this passion and spark inspiration with the people who matter most – our grilling community. Weber has been the world’s premiere manufacturer of charcoal and gas grills and accessories since 1952. If you have the desire to work for a company that is recognized for exceptional quality products and high customer satisfaction, employment with Weber may be right for you. We provide a friendly working atmosphere with an environment of growth and opportunity through innovation, pride, and excellence. Weber is committed to inclusive, equitable and diverse Hiring practices. Our goal is to create a workforce which resembles the diverse rich communities we live, play, and support every day. Discover What’s Possible with a career, at Weber. The Independent Operator is proficient in all roles throughout the warehouse and has greater proficiency in the computer system. They are also focused on pulling, checking and packing orders with productivity, quality and accuracy for all outbound shipments to end users, dealers or subsidiaries or for replenishing stock. This position will be responsible for restocking shelves, picking/packing orders, and loading/unloading trucks.

Requirements

• Proficient in all roles throughout the warehouse.
• Greater proficiency in the computer system.
• Focused on pulling, checking and packing orders with productivity, quality and accuracy for all outbound shipments to end users, dealers or subsidiaries or for replenishing stock.
• Responsible for restocking shelves, picking/packing orders, and loading/unloading trucks.
• Be able to understand automated scanning system fully.
• Observing all Safety and Weber regulations, understanding of proper manual lifting techniques.
• Must be able to drive a forklift.
• Must be able to rotate to all applicable positions.
• Meet the assigned rate of the job.
• Comprehend basic warehouse layout of bins/shelfs and items, including overstock and secondary locations.
• Read and understand the pick ticket, including special instructions, Next Day Air, Second Day Air, QA Inspect, Driver Pick, etc.
• Operating a computer used to process orders and print shipping labels.
• Understand proper packaging materials and procedures, including weights, temperature requirements, corrugated boxes, labels, and proper routing.
• Understand proper packaging materials and procedures, including weights, temperature requirements, corrugated boxes, labels, special placards, and proper routing.
• Ability to drive a standup and/or sit-down forklift.
• Will require the use of putting away pallets in double deep racks.
• Reads tags which include numbers, descriptions and destinations.
• Checks the ticket information and matches information on the racks.
• Check, verify and comprehend directions or request from supervisor and other employees.
• Accurately loads/unloads materials by use of the forklift/clamp truck.
• Maintains equipment by completing the appropriate equipment check list daily. (Checks fluids, brakes, etc.).
• Must have parts and procedure knowledge.
• Ability to work as a team with other members of the cell.
• Maintain proper housekeeping.
• Adherence to safety requirements.
• Ability to drive a light duty picking machine (Wave, JLG or equivalent) or climb a 16’ ladder.
• Ability to drive a Reach truck, Order picker, and or Sit-down clamp/fork truck.
• Must be able to read materials in the format they are provided.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must be able to pass the Weber Powered Industrial truck certification to operate all equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual a plus

Responsibilities

• Sort orders for customer and date of delivery.
• Maintain high productivity, quality and accuracy.
• Be able to understand automated scanning system fully.
• Maintain cleanliness of aisles, bins, packing stations and other areas on the shipping dock.
• Observing all Safety and Weber regulations, understanding of proper manual lifting techniques.
• Will need to process orders.
• Must be able to drive a forklift.
• Must be able to rotate to all applicable positions noted below.
• Meet the assigned rate of the job.
• Pull orders based on efficient travel through the picking locations.
• Check the part numbers, descriptions, and quantities for each order.
• Periodically validate the bin/shelf quantity for the part with the quantity showing in the system.
• Comprehend basic warehouse layout of bins/shelfs and items, including overstock and secondary locations.
• Replenish Shelf and Bin locations.
• Notify cell leaders and supervisors of incorrect units of measure, expiration product, wrong item numbers, or damaged product.
• Interact with Inventory Associate daily to ensure accurate inventory.
• Use the wave/JLG or ladder to pick in higher locations.
• Use of Reach Truck or Order picker for “Driver” designated picks.
• Pack orders in assigned cartons by making boxes and using foam machine or bubble pack for parts protection.
• Verify correct part numbers, description, and quantity when packing orders.
• Place completed orders on conveyor for further processing.
• Read and understand the pick ticket, including special instructions, Next Day Air, Second Day Air, QA Inspect, Driver Pick, etc.
• Operating a computer used to process orders and print shipping labels.
• Understand proper packaging materials and procedures, including weights, temperature requirements, corrugated boxes, labels, and proper routing.
• Maintain and stock proper inventory of packing supplies.
• Sort packages by carrier designation (Express, Smartpost, Canada, Ground) and assist with loading the truck when needed.
• Check labels to determine all Carriers package by visually noticing the label.
• Separate all Carriers packages and stack on separate skids, shrink wrap, and load on truck.
• Understand proper packaging materials and procedures, including weights, temperature requirements, corrugated boxes, labels, special placards, and proper routing.
• Pack material picked into the system using an RF gun.
• For export orders pack to Country of Origin.
• Sort orders by Country and Date of delivery.
• Pack orders in assigned cartons by making boxes and using bubble pack for parts protection.
• Check part numbers with description when packing orders.
• Place completed orders on proper skids to be shipped.
• Verify labels to determine which country to be ship to and that orders are on the correct skid. Make sure skids are shrink-wrapped and loaded on the correct truck.
• Performs more complex assemblies involving multiple parts.
• Assemble parts by arranging parts, screwing and fastening miscellaneous parts, and testing parts according to specific quality and production standards.
• Prepares packing materials for use by ordering, counting, assembling, protectively wrapping and arranging parts in a carton or rack according to specific quality production and transportation standards.
• Labels products by identifying and applying labels to parts or cartons.
• Monitors quality of production by self-check, successive checks and comparison to quality standards.
• Active with troubleshooting and continual improvement of the process.
• Keep tools in good working order.
• Stock proper inventory of packing supplies.
• Works with the flow of parts/materials with the operation by driving a standup and/or sit-down forklift to appropriate location (loading and unloading parts).
• Will require the use of putting away pallets in double deep racks.
• Issues requested materials to requested stations.
• Reads tags which include numbers, descriptions and destinations.
• Checks the ticket information and matches information on the racks.
• Check, verify and comprehend directions or request from supervisor and other employees.
• Maintains inventory accuracy by moving material to correct locations.
• Inspects the material before it is put in location or packed away and maintains warehouse space by stacking in a logical order.
• Accurately loads/unloads materials by use of the forklift/clamp truck.
• Maintains equipment by completing the appropriate equipment check list daily. (Checks fluids, brakes, etc.).
• Contacts appropriate department for repairs.
• Monitors quality of production by self-check, successive checks and comparison to quality standards.
• Active with continual improvement of the process.

Benefits

• Weber offers comprehensive dental insurance.
• Access to services provided through the Employee Assistance Program.
• 401k Retirement Plan with an employer match based on the collective bargaining agreement.
• Paid time off is provided based on the collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees