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Volvo Group Warehouse Operator (2nd Shift - Evening hours) in Joliet, Illinois
Warehouse Operator (2nd Shift - Evening hours)
Location:
Joliet, IL, US, 60431
Position Type: Professional
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Warehouse Operator (2nd Shift – Evening hours)
Service Market Logistics (SML), part of Volvo Group Trucks Operations, serves all brands and business areas by managing and optimizing service parts availability and distribution to secure customer uptime. Through our operations, we provide world class service focusing on delivery precision, quality, continuous improvement, cost efficiency and synergies delivering value all the way to our customers. We embrace innovation and new technologies and work with environmental care and sustainability at heart. Our footprint consists of 40 distribution centers and 3,800 employees worldwide, and we strive for an innovative and diverse workplace, exercising the Volvo Group values with high focus on Customer Success. We are Proud to Deliver. Making a Difference. For People. Every Day.
SML North America (NA) is a part of SML and has about 1,000 employees across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We operate the Central Distribution Center in Byhalia, MS as well as Regional Distribution Centers across the NA region.
The role of Warehouse Operator:
Responsible for the picking and completion of Dealer orders in a safe and timely manner
Responsible for the put-away of inbound material according to prescribed procedures while meeting benchmarks set by management and the company
Responsible for carrying out all responsibilities in a manner which is not only safe to the individual, but also safe to the environment he/she is working in
Ensure all orders are completed with quality as a constant objective while working towards zero errors
Participate in all Safety/Quality/Environmental and Improvement programs
Participate in all company initiatives such as the Employee Survey, Idea Generation and Lean (VPS)
Communicate any irregularities to designated Supervisors or Managers
Interact in a respective manner with Co-workers as required
Responsible for adhering to all work rules and rules of conduct set by management and the company
Adhere to established punctuality and attendance standards
Regularly meet multiple deadlines while handling emergency requests in a timely manner
Must be available to work any/flexible warehouse shift schedule
Must be flexible and be available to work overtime on an as needed basis including but not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays
Complies with company rules and policies and follows instructions from supervisory and management personnel
Authority:
Authorized to complete any/all Dealer orders from start to finish with the exception that all irregularities must be modified or addressed by a supervisor or other authorized personnel
Authorized to complete the put-away process of inbound material with the exception of irregularities must be modified or addressed by a supervisor or other authorized personnel
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or G.E.D
3 to 6 months of related material handling experience or training preferred
Ability to pass a basic skills test to include reading and mathematics
Ability to carry out instructions according to established procedures
Ability to work overtime on an as needed basis
Physical Demands to be met with or without accommodation:
Regularly required to reach with arms and hands
Required to stand, walk and use hands to handle tools/controls
Required to sit, climb, balance and crouch
Required to be able to lift 70lbs
Specific vision and hearing abilities required
Required to work at heights up to 25 feet, on raised platform equipment
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
What We Can Offer You
We can offer you an exciting and global working environment which will give you valuable experience that will contribute to your future development within the Volvo Group. You will get the opportunity to interact with highly committed colleagues from different cultures and to influence the development of our future products. Teamwork, energy, passion, and respect for the individual are key values for us. We hope you will learn as much from us as we will from you.
Compensation & Benefits:
*Very well compensated position
Starting at $27.52 per hour
Earn up to $33.52 per hour
Additional shift differential for 2nd shift
Paid lunch breaks
Sought after health, vision, and dental insurance with low employee contributions
Earned time off package. To start, up to 24 paid days off per year that grows with years of service
Competitive matching retirement savings plan
Generous paid caregiver and parental leave policies
Are you ready to join our team and shape the future of the transportation industry together with us?
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action employer. E.O.E./M/F/D/V
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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?
Job Category: Supply Chain & Logistics
Organization: Group Trucks Operations
Travel Required: No Travel Required
Requisition ID: 1500
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Do we share the same aspirations?
Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.
Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.
Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.
If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.
Nearest Major Market: Joliet
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago