About Learning Resources:

We are on a mission to bring learning to life! We are Learning Resources®, and we have been helping parents and teachers build generations of amazing kids since 1984. Voted among the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the last five consecutive years, we’re a family-owned company on a mission to bring learning to life with our award-winning products, including Toy of the Year winners Tumble Trax®, Botley® the Coding Robot, and Coding Critters™. From ABCs and 123s to fine motor and STEM skills, our educational toys offer kids the building blocks they need to succeed in school and develop a lifelong love of learning. We pride ourselves on being committed to our employee’s personal and professional development, a thriving culture and a diverse, creative atmosphere. Along with our culture and competitive benefits package, we offer opportunities for training and development by in-demand, motivating external speakers. We are looking for professionals who are truly just kids at heart! We hope you’ll come join our award-winning team today!

Position Description:

Responsible for order fulfillment activities at our Distribution Center in Vernon Hills, Illinois. This includes, but is not limited to, customer order picking, packing, and shipping activities, and daily assignments to support these activities.

Scope of Responsibilities:

Work within an assigned Zone using Voice to Pick, and RF scanners, accurately pick customer orders according to location, product code, lot number, and quantity requested.
Place the picked items in a box on the conveyor line and continue to the next order once the pick for the current order is completed. Report any discrepancies and/or damages to the Lead or Supervisor.
May need to check picked orders for accuracy of lot numbers, quantities, and Manifest / Pack List completion.
Replenish locations with finished product as requested (reverse pick).
Observe all safety guidelines; Inform Supervisor of any safety hazards; Attend all required safety training classes.
Responsible for understanding and complying with all Company policies and procedures.
Cleans, maintains, and ensures proper housekeeping in the facility to meet and exceed GMP requirements.
Responsible for additional projects and duties as assigned by Picking Lead.
Report any discrepancies and/or damages to the Lead or Supervisor.
Working with the QCs as a back up.

Requirements/Preferences:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Able to interpret, understand, follow, and communicate instructions.
Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written (read, write) clearly in English. Bi-Lingual (Spanish) a plus but not required.
Flexible to work weekends and extended periods of time when needed.
Be able to obtain certification (if required) for operating forklift equipment (Stock Picker, Reach Truck, Pallet Rider) within 90 days of starting.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Able to perform basic math.
Ability to work well with others and be a team member.
Self confident with strong initiative, good organizational skills and excellent time management

Ideal attributes:

Communicates Effectively
Flexible and adaptable
Collaborates
Demonstrates Accountability
Time Management
Sense of Urgency

Physical Demands:

Standing or sitting for long hours
Bending and/or stooping
Ability to lift up to 50lbs

We are a drug-free workplace and an EEO employer.

Please note: This role will be filled by our internal recruitment team, so no assistance is needed from any outside staffing agency at this time.

Compensation Range: $19.50-$21.00 per hour - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: years of experience, skill set or location. Total compensation includes profit sharing bonus potential, 401k matching, and a variety of other benefits. (details can be found here).

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