Warehouse & Production Technician

Warehouse & Production Technician

South Holland, IL

Description

About the Position: The Warehouse & Production Associate, is responsible for carrying out the logistics of receiving, processing, storing, and sending inventory according to purchase orders and shipping schedules. Their duties include loading orders onto trucks and shipping containers, organizing incoming stock, and putting the appropriate labels on outgoing parcels. Duties will also include assisting production associates in chemical product handling, transfers, and batch making.

Summary of Duties:

• Shipping and receiving responsibilities
• Using forklift to load and unload trucks as well as move products around the warehouse as instructed
• Preparing orders for shipment / picking and palletizing customer orders
• Basic inventory management such as checking raw material and finished good inventory quantities and reporting to manager
• Housekeeping and cleanliness duties / responsible for maintaining clean & organized environment
• Stage orders for next day of deliveries
• Chemical handling such as chemical transfers and batch making

Working Conditions: The Warehouse & Production Associate is a warehouse-based position. All of the workload is performed within GWT’s warehouse facility.

The Warehouse & Production Associate will occasionally be expected to be available outside of standard business hours to support the warehouse and production needs of the company’s clients.

Physical Requirements: This position can be physically demanding. This includes the requirement to stand for extended periods of time and lift heavy objects on a regular basis. The Warehouse & Production Associate is required to move around a production and warehouse environment. The Warehouse & Production Associate will need to be able to carry products (e.g. chemical pails, softener salt, raw materials) of up to 50 to 80 lbs.

Perks & Benefits:

• Positive culture and work environment.
• Experienced leadership with a track record for team development and career progression.
• Industry leading training and mentoring program to provide the pathway to personal success.
• Competitive salary and group health care benefit program including medical, life, dental, and vision care.
• An incentive plan which rewards growth and can provide additional earnings potential.
• Career growth in an industry where employment is stable through recessions and pandemics since water care is critical and of growing importance.

Statement on Inclusiveness: GWT is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity within our company. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status

About Global Water Technology: Global Water Technology (GWT) is one of the nation’s fastest-growing providers of commercial and industrial water treatment solutions, placing on the Inc. 5000 list for the past four years. In operation since 1990, GWT serves a wide range of customer segments including Hospitality, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Commercial Office Buildings, Data Centers, Food and Beverage as well as New Construction clients. Utilizing innovative data-driven applications, GWT helps clients minimize their water consumption, extend the useful life of their water systems, and more effectively monitor and manage their water systems equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Work Location: In person

Requirements

Qualifications:

• This is an entry to intermediate level position. Relevant industry experience will be considered.
• Forklift training and experience is preferred but not required. (Certification & Training Provided)
• High school graduation or GED required; preference will be given to a candidate with college experience.
• Cross functionality is a necessary part of this position.
• The successful candidate will contribute to the overall friendly, hardworking culture that GWT has established.
• Attention to detail and cleanliness are a must.
• The successful candidate for this position must pass a drug screening and background check.
• Must be able to communicate in English and ability to read proficiently in English.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Typical Experience: At least0 to 5 years in a warehouse or inventory management position or other related work.