Warehouse Operator
Joliet, IL, US, 60431
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Description/Responsibility
- Responsible for the picking, packing and completion of Dealer orders in a safe and timely manner
- Responsible for the put-away of inbound material according to prescribed procedures while meeting benchmarks set by management and the company
- Responsible for carrying out all responsibilities in a manner which is not only safe to the individual, but also safe to the environment they are working in
- Ensure all orders are completed with quality as a constant objective while working towards zero errors
- Participate in all Safety/Quality/Environmental and Improvement programs
- Participate in all company initiatives such as the Employee Survey, Idea Generation and VPS
- Communicate any irregularities to designated Supervisors or Managers
- Interact in a respective manner with Co-workers as required
- Responsible for adhering to all work rules and rules of conduct set by management and the company
- Adhere to established punctuality and attendance standards
- Regularly meet multiple deadlines while handling emergency requests in a timely manner
- Must be available to work any/flexible warehouse shift schedule
- Must be flexible and be available to work overtime on an as needed basis including but not limited to nights, weekends and holidays
- Complies with company rules and policies and follows instructions from supervisory and management personnel
Authority
- Authorized to complete any/all Dealer orders from start to finish with the exception that all irregularities must be modified or addressed by a Supervisor or other authorized personnel
- Authorized to complete the put-away process of inbound material with the exception of irregularities must be modified or addressed by a Supervisor or other authorized personnel
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D (required)
- 3 to 6 months of related material handling equipment experience or training strongly preferred
- Ability to pass a basic skills test to include reading and mathematics
- Ability to carry out instructions according to established procedures
- Ability to work overtime on an as needed basis
- Proficiency in the English language, required, as all documentation is in English
Physical Demands to be met with or without accommodation
- Required to be able to lift up to 25lbs frequently, 50lbs occasionally, and 75lbs rarely
- Frequently required to reach with arms and hands
- Required to stand, walk and use hands to handle tools/controls
- Required to sit, balance and crouch
- Vision (must be corrected 20/40) and hearing abilities (auxiliary aids and services allowed) required
- Required to work at heights up to 25 feet, on raised platform equipment
Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?
Nearest Major Market: Joliet
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago