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Material Handler

IMMI Vehicle Improvement Products, Inc.

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Antioch, IL
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

  • Shipping & Material Handling: Efficiently handle and prepare materials for shipment according to company standards and customer requirements.
  • Forklift Operation: Safely operate both standup reach trucks and sit-down forklifts to transport, load, and unload products.
  • RF Scanner & Computer UseUse RF scanners and computers to track and manage inventory, ensuring accuracy in order processing and shipments.
  • Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety regulations, particularly in the handling of hazardous materials including pyrotechnics. Ensure compliance with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BAFTE) guidelines.
  • Inventory Control: Assist with inventory counts, stock replenishment, and the proper storage of materials in designated areas.
  • Team Collaboration: Work with the shipping and receiving team to meet daily shipping goals, communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors, and contribute to a safe and productive work environment.
  • Maintain all standards of quality as stated by government and IMMI.
  • Operate in cross-functional departmental groups and projects to ensure inventory is moved in a timely manner.
Qualifications
  • Mandatory Experience: Minimum of 2 years working in a shipping environment..
  • Forklift Proficiency: Demonstrated experience and proficiency operating both standup reach trucks and sit-down forklifts.
  • Technology Skills: Experience with RF scanners and basic computer skills are preferred.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to [insert weight], stand for extended periods, and work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
  • 5-7 years’ experience in logistics and supply chain, warehousing functions, or similar field
Functional Competencies

These are the competencies that are specified within the relevant functions of the job. The training for these competencies is kept for each team member in the job function training plan in their department. The competencies are as follows:

  • Problem Solving 
  • Project/Program/Process Management
  • Functional Core Tools
  • Product Awareness

The general competencies in coordination with the job function are defined in goals and objectives and reviewed regularly and in a mid-year review and evaluated annually for each team member. They are:

  • Knowledge; Job function 
  • Delivery; Quality and Productivity
  • Communication & Leadership; commitment & motivation, and Communication & Professionalism, and Teamwork
WORK ENVIRONMENT Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • This work is deadline-oriented, requires multitasking, fluctuating work schedule, and flexibility within the workday. 
  • Requires the ability for close vision, distance vision and depth perception.
  • Requires working and interacting with others, both in person and through phone, electronic, and written correspondence, and the ability to listen effectively, communicate clearly, maintain attention to detail, and perform focused work.
  • The following motions can be required during the day: Standing or sitting for extended periods of time, stepping up & down, balancing, bending (hip & knees), reaching, standing, walking, pulling, pushing, lifting (from floor to waist, waist to chest, chest to head), observing, hearing, grasping, pressing, and other repetitive actions.
  • May require continuous motion throughout the day, utilization of tools, equipment, and industrial vehicles, the ability to lift 50lbs, and perform physically demanding tasks as deemed necessary. 
  • May work with and/or around potentially dangerous equipment.
  • When in the warehouse, this position requires working with dirt/dust and noise. The use of a variety of proper PPE is required to provide a safe working environment. 
  • This position requires working with various temperature conditions.