Inventory Control Material Handler Jobs in Kankakee, IL

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Overview
Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!
The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business
Job Summary

• Implement the Order Fulfillment Process steps related to the accuracy of raw material and finished goods inventory including quantity, storage location, material grade and dimensions.
• General warehouse labor job that requires the ability to red shipping documents or equivalent. Primary responsibilities involve moving of material within the warehouse and/or production facility under supervision. Other duties involve loading and unloading trucks, pulling customer orders together and assembling for shipment to customers various auxiliary equipment to include but not limited to banding, shrink wrapping and conveyor machines. Duties also involve frequent use of Powered industrial Vehicles that may include use of forklifts, manual/electric pallet jacks and scissor lifts. Some packaging duties may also be required along with occasional shipping, receiving, clerk and/or other administrative duties.

Essential Job Functions

• Receive, inspect, store or pull and stage material for fabrication according to standard procedures:
• Ensure materials/products are stored, tagged, or staged in a timely manner and protected from damage following customer specifications or internal guidelines for placement in stock
• Review purchase or work order pick list against shipment details for any special storage requirements, including HAZCOM/HAZMAT
• Email with purchasing to ensure accuracy of receiving material
• Match work order/packing slip documentation to order documentation to verify all quantity and counts
• Verify material condition by performing in-process inspections
• Review work order pick list to verify there are no shortages listed and reject any work orders back to the supervisor or designee that contain shortages
• Pull and stage material following company standard or bus route based on (FIFO) sequence required to complete each work order
• Return drops or offal from production to inventory and update inventory records
• Perform cycle counts to validate inventory quantities and locations and forward count sheets to supervisor
• Receive customer returns and notify proper Customer Service Representative
• Properly tag raw material and place in stock in a safe manner to prevent damage
• Retain all pertinent records. Ensures complete & accurate documentation is forwarded
• to appropriate Depts. (i.e., accounting, quality assurance and sales)
• Control material destination i.e. stock, manufacturing or immediate shipment
• Act as backup for shipping & packing by helping to prepare shipment as required
• Prepare paperwork/packaging for returned goods tooling going out for repair & return
• Make boxes, crates or skids as needed
• Complete required paperwork
• Load and unload trucks
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Provide guidance, feedback and positive behavior modeling The Gund Company culture of care:
• Determine if tools/equipment are undamaged and in safe condition for use
• Make suggestions to improve production and order processing efficiency
• Follow safety rules and quality standards
• Model ethical and moral behavior consistent with the values and ideals supported by The Gund Company

Requirements
Qualifications and Competencies

• Perform work independently
• Communicate with supervisor on work order priority
• Open to change due to emergency orders or fabrication of parts
• Ability to use a computer and to learn TGC's business software - Visual Mfg; Data Link
• Ability to convert and accurately use various units of measure (sq. feet to inches, metric to English, etc.)
• Very good math skills
• Ability to understand drawing and blue prints
• Ability to use basic measuring instruments
• Ability to operate a forklift and use various hand tools
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to work overtime as needed

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED with prior hands on, vocational or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and experience is required. Prior experience in a manufacturing industry is preferred.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is may be required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment is typical of most shop environments; not climate controlled and subject to outdoor weather conditions. Team members are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.

• Frequent exposure to fumes/dust particles; may require use of respirators or other types of PPE.
• May come in contact with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Why Join Us?
Our employees have a vested interest in our Company's success. The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company's financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings. There is no out-of-pocket investment required!
In addition, our employees enjoy:

• A safe and healthy work environment
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions
• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)

According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked "world-class" regarding employee engagement. Please review our current career opportunities and consider applying today! We are always accepting applications for new talent to join our organization.
EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.
Sample Titles: Material Handler Operator I, Receiving & Inventory Control Operator I
Sample Equipment: (Material Handling, Receiving, Inventory Control)