Sr Warehouse Material Handler - FS Depot (10am - 6:30pm)

Federal Signal Corporation • University Park, IL

91d • $20 - $27

About The Position

The position involves performing all warehouse receiving and shipping activities, including rack picking, stock and LTL packing, bulk receiving, and putting away supplier/customer orders and intercompany transfers. Responsibilities include emptying crates of various sizes and weights, cutting hoses for orders ranging from 10 feet to 100 feet, customer return receiving, inventory management, unloading trucks, and conducting safety/operational inspections of power tools and mobile equipment. The role also requires kit component picking and assembly, making custom pallets or crates, and loading and unloading trucks using various equipment. Operators will use lift trucks (order picker, reach truck, and stand-up) to load and unload racks up to 20 ft. in height. The position requires judgment and knowledge to perform basic troubleshooting of purchase orders and part replacements, resolving issues with pick orders, and escalating unresolved problems to the Inventory Control Clerk or supervisor. Additionally, operators will use material control system devices, operate power tools and machines as required, move materials throughout the warehouse, check the quality of vendor-supplied or manufactured parts, and maintain basic housekeeping of the work area. The role also involves using computer software (ADSI) to meter outbound parcel and LTL freight and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Experience driving a forklift, reach, RC, and picker truck is a plus.
• Experience with computers and wireless handheld warehouse systems preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years material handling, distribution, and warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all warehouse receiving and shipping activities including rack picking, stock and LTL packing.
• Bulk receiving and putting away supplier/customer orders and intercompany transfers.
• Empty crates of various sizes and weights and cut hoses for orders ranging from 10 feet to 100 feet.
• Handle customer return receiving and inventory management.
• Unload trucks and conduct safety/operational inspections of power tools and mobile equipment.
• Perform kit component picking and assembly, including making custom pallets or crates.
• Load and unload trucks using a variety of equipment.
• Operate lift trucks (order picker, reach truck, and stand-up) to load and unload racks up to 20 ft. in height.
• Use judgment to perform basic troubleshooting of purchase orders and part replacements.
• Resolve problems with pick orders and escalate unresolved issues to the Inventory Control Clerk or supervisor.
• Operate material control system devices including computer programs and wireless scanners.
• Use power tools and machines as required to make custom pallets or crates.
• Move material to appropriate areas throughout the warehouse and document movements.
• Check the quality of vendor-supplied or manufactured parts and report flaws to supervision.
• Follow safety and department rules and maintain basic housekeeping of the work area.
• Use computer software (ADSI) to meter outbound parcel and LTL freight.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual bonus potential.
• Insurance (life, medical, dental, vision).
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED