Materials Team Member - Itasca

Job Details:

Job Location:

IL 1465 - Itasca, IL 60143. Position Type:
Full Time. Education Level: High School. Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.00 Hourly. Job Shift: 1st Shift. Job Category:
Warehouse. Pay: $19.00/hour.

Performs general warehouse work including loading and unloading of trucks and movement of material within the warehouse or production facility. Work includes receiving, storing and moving materials to the production area as well as preparing orders for shipment, maintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring that the material flow to production is timely and accurately transacted.

• With proper company certifications, safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment to safely and efficiently move inventory and materials of various dimensions around the warehouse and production facility per safety regulations such as those administered by OSHA.
• Inspect incoming inventory and equipment for quality before storing or rerouting. Identify damaged, lost or missing merchandise and notify the supervisor immediately.
• Process appropriate inventory control records and cycle counts, maintaining accuracy using RF scanners or the ERP system (Epicor) as needed.
• Transport finished products and materials to the shipping area and prepare them for safe shipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, storage areas and workstations neat; maintain clean shipping, receiving, and supply areas; comply with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Ensure that power vehicles are in proper working order by conducting required pre‑trip inspections per checklist.
• As needed, lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds of materials to assist in production. Learn and execute team lifts for items over 40 pounds.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment, navigating the plant with alert behavior, operating power tools and machines according to instructions, and disposing of waste properly.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience including the ability to apply math (fractions, ratios, measurements) and to read, comprehend, and convert instruction manuals/diagrams into work.
• Demonstrated experience safely operating cranes, lift trucks and other warehouse equipment in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to obtain Lift Truck certification by completing PSI on‑site training program.

• Comfort with technology including MS Office, Excel, Outlook and the ability to quickly learn Epicor ERP system is a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.
• Prior experience using Lean manufacturing and/or ISO
  9001 methodologies, processes, or tools is helpful.

PSI offers a wide range of benefits from medical, dental, and vision to pet insurance as well as discounted prescription plans. Additionally, we also provide a 401k match, life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program.

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Pi is an EOE disability/vet company offering a drug‑free workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.