Freight Handler Chicago at alphabroder in Bolingbrook, Illinois

Job Description:

Company Overview

alphabroder products build brands, champion causes, acknowledge achievements and offer limitless solutions. Our more than 6,500 styles from 60+ brands of classic and trending apparel and products like drinkware, bags, journals, and technology work hard for our Customers – like promotional product distributors, athletic team dealers, screen printers, embroiderers, online retailers, and thousands of other businesses. Our Customers work hard and fast, which is why we have positioned our 10 distribution and production facilities to cover 99% of the US population in a one to two-day ship. Our primary focus is earning the trust of our Customers which is why our Vision is:

Be the Most Trusted & Valued Partner

For Branded Products & Services

Job Description

Position Summary

Manual truck unloader/ Descargar camiones manual

3 am shift  18.00/hr  plus 1.00 premium per hours worked. 

5 am shift 18.00/hr

Perform various shipping and receiving functions: load and unload trucks, check and sort product of varying sizes and wights by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying. Physical agility and stamina to stand, walk, bend and lift (up to 60 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Set-up and unload incoming shipments from trucks, check in mill receipts.


• Segregate and sort receipts by style and color.


• Breakdown and repack boxes.


• Scan shipping labels and check weights.


• Assist in preparing truck orders for shipment; shrink wrap pallets as needed.


• Perform housekeeping duties.


• Load UPS trailers with customer orders that have been packaged and forwarded to the truck via conveyor, conforming to standards and maximizing space.


• Follow safety policies and regulations when moving freight or handling equipment.


• Serve as a member of the Distribution Center team, helping with other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and math skills.


• Demonstrated attention to detail.


• Strong teamwork skills.


• Safety awareness


• Ability to operate manual equipment (hand trucks, pallet jacks).


• Ability to operate scanner, tape machine, and in-line weight scale.


• Demonstrated flexibility with work schedule; ability to work overtime to meet business demands.

Previous experience necessary:

• Entry-level position

Benefits

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• 401(k)with company match.


• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance.


• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, and Personal/Sick).


• Employee Purchasing Program.


• Career Development and Tuition Reimbursement.

Disclaimer and Required Notices

alphabroder is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please review EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement. alphabroder participates in the E-Verify program. Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program. E-Verify Participation Poster (English and Spanish) Right to Work Poster .