Night Shift Edge Bander Operator Jobs in Romeoville, IL

PrideStaff is currently seeking a qualified and dependable MATERIAL HANDLER / BANDER OPERATOR for a large paper distribution company located in McCook, IL. This is a TEMP to HIRE opportunity. Stand-up Forklift experience REQUIRED!
1st shift: 7AM-4PM M-F
Pay: $18.00-$19.00 per hour
Primary Function:

• Safely and efficiently unpack and stage Material for production
• Follow daily production schedule processing in concert with the set production schedule
• Keep the production are stocked with raw materials and remove scap as needed
• Interact with management, customer service, sales, warehouse and all other department in a respectful, helpful, and professional manner while performing daily responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess daily schedule and work with the Production Scheduler and Production Supervisor to plan and staging materials
• Communicate to the Production Supervisor any inventory adjust needed to meet the production schedule
• Stage packaging material, per the production schedule; returning it to finished goods inventory once completed
• Move stock, or other materials from warehouse or stagged are to production areas
• Accurately and efficiently package product in accordance with quality and quantity specifications
• Work to pallet and band up completed materials prepared by production center
• Safely operate various equipment including, but not limited to stand-up forklift, handheld scan guns and computers
• Perform Inventory transactions through the WYSIS or ERP system to reflect the physical movement of inventory (including corrugated)
• When moving material in and out of production, verify the accuracy of the quantities, labels, and part numbers against inventory and production information
• Ensure that the material required for the next day’s production is staged in the WIP Area or at Equipment for the start of the next shift
• Troubleshoot stock placement issues and work with the Production Supervisor to rectify them
• Safely and effectively utilize various equipment including stand-up forklifts, motorized pallet jacks, banding machines and shrink wrapping machines, etc.
• Properly package, band, and wrap all skids in order to protect them in transit
• Shut down and return all equipment used to the appropriate location at the end of each shift
• Ensure that the assigned equipment is properly inspected before use and any maintenance needed is accurately recorded on logs
• Put away reported material utilizing our inventory system and driving a stand up forklift
• Identify machinery in need of inspection, servicing, and maintenance
• Alert Management of any unsafe conditions or activities in or around the facility
• Maintain a clean work area by cleaning equipment, and sweeping in accordance with daily and weekly housekeeping standards
• Be flexible and provide backup to other functions as needed

Position Requirements:

• Must have stand-up forklift cirtification
• High school diploma or GED desired, some college or continuing education strongly preferred
• 2-4 years previous warehouse, logistics experience required
• Highly effective organizational skills and the ability to be detail and process oriented
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Starship or other related shipping software, and ERP software experience desired
• Experience with WYSIS or scan guns strongly desired
• Works independently, with little direction
• Excellent judgment (problem solving) and the ability to build trust and collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers
• Works well under pressure and can operate successfully and a very fast paced working environment
• Ability to lift and handle cartons weighing in excess of 50 pounds consistently throughout the day
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to fill in for people that are absent
• Dependable - Arriving on time, with good overall attendance, and reliable transportation
• Cooperative - Pleasant towards others on the job and a cooperative attitude

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit an up-to-date resume today! MUST have at least 1 year of recent manufacturing experience and solid longevity in previous positions to be considered!

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