What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Bander (stand-up forklift) position at PrideStaff?
PRIDESTAFF is currently seeking a BANDER / MATERIAL HANDLER for a large paper distribution company located in McCook, IL.
This is primarily a PACKAGING role that will involve the occasional use of stand-up forklift.
1st shift
7AM-4PM M-F
$17 per hour
Primary Responsibilities:
- Accurately and efficiently package product in accordance with quality and quantity specifications
- Interact with management, customer service, sales and other warehouse personnel in an efficient, accurate and professional manner while performing daily responsibilities
- Work with the production department to understand the production palleting schedule for each day and the quantities needing to be produced each day
- Work to pallet and band up completed materials prepared by production center
- Verify the correct labels are used on finished pallet
- Ensure that all packaging takes place in accordance with packaging, quantity, and quality standards for each particular product
- When palleting finished product, ensure all items are counted accurately, shrink wrapped in accordance with that stock’s standards, labeled, and boxed appropriately
- Properly package, band, and wrap all skids in order to protect them in transit
- Properly utilize various packaging equipment including but not limited to pallet jacks, banding equipment, shrink wrapping machinery and corner boards to handle goods effectively
- Put away reported material utilizing our inventory system and driving a stand up forklift
- As assigned, work with the production supervisor to inspect returned stock for quality issues and repackage material as needed
- Work to ensure a clean work area by emptying garbage as needed, cleaning equipment, restock materials and sweeping work areas in accordance with daily and weekly housekeeping standards
- Alert management of any unsafe conditions or activities in or around the facility
- Provide backup to other functions as assigned
Job Requirements:
- MUST have previous stand-up forklift experience and certification!
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- At least 6 months to 1 year previous warehouse experience required
- Experience with an RF scanner system preferred
- Must be able to understand, speak, read, and write English
- General computer skills
- Ability to lift and handle cartons weighing in excess of 50 pounds consistently throughout the day
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Adaptability to changing demands
- Dependable - arriving on time, with good overall attendance, and reliable transportation
- Must be willing to work OT as needed
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit an up-to-date resume today!
Salary : $17
