Warehouser/Material Handler - Quaker

PepsiCo•Bridgeview, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouser/Material Handler operates palletizing equipment, manages inventory, and coordinates loading operations to move products safely and accurately from production to stores and communities. The position supports Quaker Oats and Cap’n Crunch products in a manufacturing and warehouse environment. The role includes starting, operating, and shutting down palletizing equipment; unloading or guiding vehicle transport; and carrying out loading operations. The employee maintains product stock and takes inventory of products and supplies in shipping and warehouse areas, interacts with production and office workers, and operates a forklift safely. The employee also sets up and adjusts machinery and equipment, maintains housekeeping and completes weekly cleaning, supports other department areas as needed, and works with teammates to meet objectives. The employee must understand product qualities and department processes, upload work orders, maintain work-related email, complete paperwork and work logs, collect data, record downtime, and maintain required training qualifications and competencies. Hands-on and classroom on-the-job training is provided. The work is fast-paced and hands-on, with much of the day spent moving product and lifting and bending. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Employees must be able to work any shift in any department, including an alternative 12-hour schedule, weekends, holidays, and more than 40 hours per week. Regular, predictable attendance is required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
General knowledge of PCs and excellent communication, interpersonal, training, teaming, and problem-solving skills.
Basic math, analytical, and technical skills.
Ability to operate a forklift safely.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment, develop new skills, pursue productivity and process improvements, work independently, and communicate at all levels.
Ability to work any shift in any department, including an alternative 12-hour schedule, weekends, and holidays.
Regular, predictable attendance.
Ability to work more than 40 hours per week.
Ability to meet the physical demands of a manufacturing environment, including exposure to excessive heat, dust, and noise.
Ability to lift weights up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to comply with grooming and sanitation requirements.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Start, operate, and shut down palletizing equipment.
Unload or guide vehicle transport and carry out loading operations.
Upload work orders and maintain email for job duties.
Maintain stock product and take inventory of products and supplies stored in shipping and warehouse areas.
Interact with internal customers, including production and office workers.
Operate a forklift safely.
Set up machinery and equipment and maintain proper adjustments.
Maintain area housekeeping and complete weekly cleaning processes.
Work with team members to meet objectives and assist other department areas as needed.
Understand the unique qualities of the product and the department’s specific processes.
Complete paperwork in a timely manner, maintain work logs, collect data, and log downtime issues.
Maintain training qualifications and demonstrate the competencies required for the department.