Warehouse Specialist

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Full Time Semi-Skilled Bolingbrook, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $21.00 To $27.00 Hourly

We need you to help us provide top‑notch service by being cross‑trained and performing a wide range of warehouse duties in an accurate and timely manner.

• Verify items received and being shipped by checking identifying information of items, inspecting condition of items, and recording count/measure of items following established procedures.
• Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; record location of inventory using recognized practices.
• Prepare product for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, loading and securing product by means of defined procedures.
• Document product shipment by recording units shipped using defined processes.
• Drive and use Powered Industrial Vehicles to perform job which can typically include forklift, power jack and high lift.
• Maintain certifications to use powered equipment through safe work practices and following of procedures.
• Maintain material‑handling equipment by completing pre‑use inspections, following appropriate operating procedures and requesting repairs.
• Use hand‑held scanner and vehicle mounted units to maintain accurate inventory control through proper recording of locations of pallets and/or cases.
• Monitor condition of cases and integrity of pallets. Report substandard or out‑of‑specification items to supervision.
• Place labels on cases or loads in accordance with customer specifications.
• Process inventory by stacking, un‑stacking, restacking, wrapping, and unwrapping pallets and cases of product according to customer specifications.
• Insert or remove dividers between cases as instructed.
• Complete general housekeeping that includes sweeping and emptying garbage.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Communicate positively and effectively within a team environment.
• Meet attendance requirements of the position.
• Stretch wrap pallets using either manually or using a powered machine.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following safety rules and regulations.
• Safely perform job duties by maintaining a safe working environment, following safety rules and regulations, being aware of surroundings, not using machines unless trained and other techniques.
• Support assigned duties of the warehouse supervision to assist in the operations of the facility.
• Other duties to be assigned as business necessitates.

• Prior warehouse/distribution experience desired.
• Prior use of forklift and other motorized equipment preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Use strong math skills to count and multiply accurately.

• Regularly stand and walk for 8 or more hours in a day.
• Must be able to work in a freezer/refrigerator environment.
• Effectively handle lifting, pushing, pulling up to 60 pounds frequently.
• Frequently bend, twist, stoop, grip, climb or balance, and reach with hands and arms.