ReaderLink

General Warehouse, 2nd Shift

ReaderLink  •  Romeoville, IL (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

To perform the job successfully, an individual shoulddemonstratethe following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

Essential Functions:

  • Ability to communicate well with internal customers and management.

  • Ability to follow detailed instructions/detailed oriented.

  • Ability to use electronic devices such as tablets, radios, scanners, etc.

  • Basic math skills, ability to count, add, and subtract numbers quickly and accurately.

  • Adhere to all safety policies and proceduresandsupport safety programs

  • Able tocomprehendoral and written communication skills to effectively read labels,ticketsand other product documentation

  • Become proficient with Warehouse Management Systems, RF and Voice directed picking.

  • Performsassignedgeneral housekeepingduties.

  • Report all accidents, injuries, near misses andhazardous conditionsimmediatelytoReaderLinkmanagement.

  • Process inbound and outbound shipments as needed.

  • Assists in other facets of production as needed and works at different workstations as production needs require.

  • Conducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to safety methods.

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced distribution environment.

  • Dependable and flexible when work isrequiredin otherareasproduction.

  • Demonstrates ability to meet production standards on specific assignments within requiredtime frames

  • Demonstrate quality and accuracy when performingassignedmaterial handling functions.

  • Move product by hand or with manual pallet jack to/from Production areas

  • Move materials to and from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and order processing areas.

  • Other duties asassigned

Qualifications

  • Oneyeargeneralwarehouse/materialhandlerexperience preferredbut not necessary.

Physical RequirementsTherequirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobWhile performing the duties of this job, the employees.

  • Must be able to standand walkup8to 10hours a day.

  • Must be ablerepetitivelyreachup and out

  • Must be ablepushpullup to 25 poundsrepeatedlyand occasionally push/pull up to75 Lbs.

  • Will frequentlyliftupto 50Lbs. and occasionally up to 75Lbs.


Competencies:

  • Safety – Activelyparticipatein all Company and Departmental safetyobjectivesto reduce safety incidents, take personal responsibility for safety and report injuries and safety incidents immediately

  • Action Oriented – Work with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

  • Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet department and company objectives.

  • Decision Quality – Making competent and timely decisions that meet or exceed organizational goals and objectives.

  • OptimizeWork Processes – Understanding and compliancetoall standard operating procedures within your department with a laser focus on continuous improvement.

  • Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of work volumes.

  • Commonsenseunderstanding to carry out instructionsfurnishedin written, oral or diagram form.

  • Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

  • Ability to apply situational awareness toidentifyhazardous situations

  • Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of work volumes.

Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative ofthose anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • The work performed is in a high-volume distribution center environment.

  • The employee isfrequentlyexposed to vibrations,dustand will be working around moving machinery.

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at low decibels.

  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment.

ReaderLink

About ReaderLink

ReaderLink is North America’s largest full-service book distributor. Each year, ReaderLink ships more than 325 million books and drives over $3 billion in sales for our partners.

ReaderLink serves over 300 retailers with a combined 100,000 individual storefronts. Our broad customer base is a testament to our unmatched ability to provide our services to many different types of retailers. ReaderLink's partners include mass market retailers, warehouse clubs, grocery stores, convenience stores, airports, and the armed forces.

ReaderLink is committed to helping its customers expand their businesses through its extensive knowledge of literary content, distribution logistics, marketing services, category management, business analytics, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment.

ReaderLink also owns Printers Row Publishing Group (PRPG), one of the top 10 book publishers in the U.S. PRPG is a major producer of children’s books, reference books, activity books, and reprints of classic literature in fresh, modern formats.

Talented people drive our business, and we strive to recruit and develop top-tier individuals! To view our open positions, please visit www.readerlink.com/careers

Industry
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Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Year Founded
2011
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