Material Handler - Henderson Products

Join the Henderson Team! Henderson Products, a division of Douglas Dynamics, is North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member of Henderson Products, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.

We would love to have you join our team and fill our opening for a Day Shift position as Material Handler in our Upfit & Installation Center at 11921 Smith Dr., Huntley, IL

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

This is a full-time position responsible for performing the shipping functions for the freight and materials. The maintenance of accurate records related to the receipts and returns of inventory is critical to the smooth flow of production. Performance of these duties impact the balance sheet items related to inventory and accounts payable and the profits of the company by delivering materials to the correct areas so production is not interrupted. Discipline and attitude are key aspects of this position.

• Delivers materials to appropriate work center drop zone, department or personnel.
• Pulls carts prior to truck build.
• Return parts from carts that are thru QC bay and put back into inventory.
• Process yellow tags and investigates/resolves inventory discrepancies.
• Handles medium to heavy weights. Operates fork truck, hand trucks and other equipment in the receiving area.
• Assists in shipping, warehouse or storage locations as required.
• Assist with annual physical inventory.
• Schedules LTL shipments for outbound materials.
• Responsible for outgoing UPS shipments.
• Answer flags on shop floor.
• Performs back-up duties for all shipping activities (UPS, LTL, and Full Load) including data entry.
• Processes rejected materials through the IRM procedures.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• IMMEDIATE Paid Time Off
• Retention Incentive of $1/Hour for Every Hour Worked & $1.50/Hour for Every OT Hour Worked – paid out quarterly!!
• Attendance Incentive - Additional Paid Time Off - based on monthly attendance.
• Medical (3 options), Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Critical Illness, Hospitalization & More
• 401K with 100% company match on 1st 3% and additional matching after that with 100% immediate vesting
• Generous annual fitness reimbursement
• Safety Shoe/Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• 11 Paid Holidays - NO WAIT PERIOD
• GEDWorks, a company sponsored program to help any employee (or their family member) earn their GED as they work for us.
• AND MUCH MORE!!

WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS:

• Ability to improve warehouse and receiving processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
• Technological skills required with knowledge of operation’s manufacturing software, as well as Microsoft products, including Excel and Word in Windows environment.
• Organizational, detail, and follow-up skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong team player.
• Operate forklifts, hand carts and other equipment as needed to perform job duties.
• Maintain an orderly appearance in the area thru the 5-S system.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to lift/push up to 50 lbs.
• Bending, lifting, and standing
• Exposure to noise and weld and grinding smoke

Our focus on integrity, teamwork, and high performance creates an ideal work environment for every one of our employees.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Douglas Dynamics, LLC does not discriminate against qualified applicants in hiring based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.