The Packer is responsible for material handling functions including packing and shipping within the manufacturing site. This position works closely with the inventory team, management, and other support teams on shipping and order accuracy. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position.  The available schedule for this position is:

• 1^st Shift, 5:30am-2:00pm

This role is based at Closet Works, recently acquired by The Container Store. Closet Works is a home storage solutions and closet organization manufacturer in the U.S. Closet Works has been crafting sanctuaries and creating a sense of order for over 34+ years. We are currently seeking excellent candidates to join our team!

Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business.

• Assists with packing, shipping, and material handling functions
• Pulls and packs outgoing shipments according to company standards
• Receives, inspects, and confirms inventory received from vendors
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments and reports damaged inventory to management
• Monitors shipments to ensure that goods come in on time
• Traces shipments and follows up on undelivered goods
• Communicates with management and necessary departments in a professional manner
• Assists department with projects and/or other duties as needed
• Contributes to the success of the department
• Adheres to safety guidelines including wearing of safety glasses and ear plugs
• Contributes to a clean and safe manufacturing environment
• Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule
• Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential/sensitive company and customer information
• Performs other requested tasks and duties

The Benefits of Working Here 

Our benefits exemplify our commitment to a culture, ensuring employees and their families are well taken care of, safe and secure.  Some of our benefits include: 

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans 
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• High school diploma or GED required
• One-year of experience working in a shipping department, or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
• Based in Elmhurst, IL
• Ability to identify and communicate issues in a timely manner 
• Ability to obtain forklift certification if needed
• Effectively communicate and understand job instructions both verbally and written in the English language
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Ability to pass background checks and investigations due to foreign, federal, state and local regulations; based on position responsibility and sensitivity, periodic check and reinvestigations may be performed 
• Is committed to working scheduled hours and has the flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs
• Knowledge of industry business and passion for following trends in the industry 
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization
• Ability to quickly separate the mission-critical tasks from the lower priority tasks; focuses on the most value-added projects of the day or week
• Flexible, with a positive attitude and passion for knowledge
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once
• Possesses focused attention to detail while working quickly and accurately under pressure 
• Makes strategic and effective decisions in the best interest of our customers and our company, taking care to objectively process information

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment.  
 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act 

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