Material Handler (2nd Shift) - Woodridge IL

APL Logistics•Woodridge, IL

10h

About The Position

The Material Handler locates, handles, and loads customer products by hand and with non-motorized equipment onto and from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves. The role counts, weighs, and records materials; completes order processing such as stenciling, shrink wrapping, labeling, and consolidating; and prepares trailers for loading by inspecting and cleaning them to preserve products. The position also supports facility maintenance and physical inventories. The role includes pulling and processing orders, loading and unloading products and materials, preparing and inspecting equipment and trailers, maintaining a clean and safe facility, completing reports and paperwork, and participating in safety and 5S requirements. The incumbent is expected to apply APL Logistics’ Continuous Improvement model and 5S Lean methodology, and to meet or occasionally exceed company standards for safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity, and customer service.

Requirements

1–2 years of warehouse or related work experience.
Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
Ability to operate non-motorized equipment, conveyor systems, Warehouse Management Systems, and packing material systems.
Ability to write legibly.
Basic math skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner.
English language skills.
Ability to work as a team player.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of distribution and warehousing.
Teamwork, including commitment to collaboration.
Respect for and dignity toward all people.
Integrity that fosters trust and a positive work environment.
Innovation and creativity in the workplace.
Customer focus in achieving company, department, and personal goals.

Responsibilities

Accurately locate and load customer products by hand and with non-motorized equipment onto and from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves, following established procedures and safety regulations.
Count, weigh, and record the number of units handled on the daily production sheet.
Complete specialized order processing by stenciling, shrink wrapping, labeling, and consolidating products as required.
Remove material samples, label them with identifying information, and take them to a laboratory for analysis before loading.
Load picked orders according to customer-generated loading diagrams or instructions and complete paperwork, including the Bill of Lading, Pick Report, Trailer Audit, and Lot Verification.
Unload, move, stack, and stage customer products and materials by hand and with non-motorized equipment, maintaining appropriate records and reports.
Inspect, repair, or adjust tow-motor vehicles before daily operation in accordance with safety and maintenance instructions.
Inspect and clean trailers as needed before loading to help ensure product preservation.
Assist with building and grounds maintenance to keep the facility clean, neat, safe, and orderly.
Complete activity and statistical reports as assigned by the supervisor.
Assist with physical inventories and help ensure the facility and its contents are secure.
Perform housekeeping activities, assemble crates for products, and move loose materials into containers as directed by the supervisor.
Participate in all Safety and 5S requirements.
Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model to improve operational efficiency, proficiency, and business processes through waste elimination.
Apply the 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean, and orderly facility.