Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
Rockford Metals - Rockford, IL
Position Type
Full-Time/Part-Time
Education Level
High School
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
1st Shift
Job Category
Manufacturing
Description
2021 marked J.L. Clark's 117th anniversary, and we continue to leverage our packaging expertise to help customers build brands into household names. While much has changed since 1904, J.L. Clark's dedication to you, the customer, has not. We continue to provide the same outstanding service and quality our customers have come to expect, while maintaining a relentless pursuit of innovation in package design.
J.L. Clark continues to invest in the latest technology. We've recently added a new 6-color printing press, electric injection molding presses, state-of-the-art vision systems, improved rapid prototyping, and high-speed fabrication capabilities.
Sustainability continues to be a core commitment at J.L. Clark. In 2012, we became the first North American Metal Lithographer to receive SGP (Sustainable Green Printing) Partnership Certification. J.L. Clark has also been recognized as the recipient of the Illinois Governor's Sustainability Award in 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for shipping warehouse operation including preparing material for shipment as well as loading trucks for shipments. Scans finished goods from production to storage location in the warehouse. Moves products to be shipped from production or storage area to staging area, or truck. May place cartons or bags on pallets as necessary. Performs Receiving duties as needed. Will perform other functions as needs and situations unexpectedly arise.
PRIMARY DUTIES :

• Assembles product for shipment -observing proper product and count as well as checking quantities of load versus bar codes. Records correct counts on pick lists. Scans finished goods from production to storage location in the warehouse. Operates power forklift truck to move product to truck or staging area, or to storage area.
• Transports finished product from production departments to shipping. Completes moves from warehouse locations to other warehouse locations. Uses forklift to load shipments onto trucks confirming correct material and quantities are being loaded.
• Cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Check forklift battery daily. Completes daily forklift inspection sheets.
• Records/confirms correct quantities and product are assembled for shipping orders and records the information on pick lists. Verifies, against the packing list, that correct quantities and product are assembled for shipments. Use RF guns or computers to record located finished goods as well as material moves.
• Performs receiving duties as needed.
• Keeps departmental work areas, aisles, and storage areas safe, orderly, and free of obstructions. Must properly store items so maximum use of area is accomplished. Also responsible for general housekeeping, inventories, and re-warehousing. This includes sweeping on a regular basis and mopping areas when needed/instructed.
• Responsible for observing safety rules at all times. Reports unsafe conditions immediately to their supervisor. Reports all dropped/spilled loads.
• Duties assigned by their supervisor.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, & EXPERIENCE
Position requires one of the following:

• A minimum of one (1) year high school
• GED equivalency
• Six (6) months' experience is necessary to develop skills and knowledge to perform proficiently.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Power forklift truck, hand lift truck, dock plates, dock locks, loading ramp, strapping machines, and nail gun. Must have license to operate power forklift truck. Must have some computer skill including use of RF Guns. Syteline a plus.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Show respect to all within the department, outside truck drivers, co- workers and departments where materials are delivered.
SUPERVISES:
N/A
SUPERVISED BY:
Distribution Supervisor