Sr Warehouse Associate

Job Title:

Sr Warehouse Associate Department:

Operations Country:

United States of America State/Province:

Illinois City:

Franklin Park Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of secure inventory storage and control of materials into/out of the warehouse. Performs duties associated with storage, shipping, receiving, and physical counts of the assets to verify integrity. Provides assistance and guidance in the administration and assessment of inventory data. Incumbent must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility of scheduling to ensure operational success.

This includes, but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts and weekend shifts.

Job Description:

Schedule:

Friday - Monday 10:00am - 8:00pm

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare goods and materials to be shipped along with their corresponding packing slips; perform basic inventory maintenance

Assist with the training and/or onboard new Warehouse Technicians Coordinate and report expedited orders; coordinating returns and exchanges of inventory items

Develop and document quality assurance standards; recognize and identifying areas where policies and procedures need to be changed or developed

Ensure standard load securement meets DOT and Company guidelines to enable safe transit of product

Provide guidance and suggestions on product returns, procedures and solutions to ensure high quality services are provided to customers and vendors

May position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and securing material or products for transport to designated areas

Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures (e.g. dock doors are locked, wheel chocks utilization)
Process material stock requests, orders and returns using inventory and billing systems necessary for installation

May operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE), such as forklifts, pallet jacks and handcarts, to load and unload vehicles;
Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material within and outside designated areas

Handle defective, discontinued or recalled goods; destroy returned goods as appropriate

Perform check-ins and check-outs; verify order completeness and inspect for damage

Review the daily processing of goods received as returns and the return of goods to vendors; ensure the timely and accurate processing of all returns

Receive, issue and store supplies and equipment; processing customer turn-ins; inspecting, verifying and counting supplies and equipment for accuracy, overall condition and accountability

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

18+ years of age with 1-2 years of experience in a warehouse settingAND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:

Ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED with 3 or more years experience

Certified to drive a forkliftOSHA knowledge

Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 100 pounds)
Ability to wear appropriate work attire (bump cap, footwear, gloves, safety vests)
Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours

Ability to multitask

Experience in distribution

Experience in material handling

Experience managing/supervising a team (preferred)
Experience training others

Knowledge of appliance installation (preferred)
Knowledge of parts inventory management

Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours

Ability to follow directions and instructions

Familiarity with furniture both names and appearances

Ability to manage your own time

Able to prioritize multiple job tasks and flexibility to take on additional work beyond Material Handler The expected starting pay range for this position is between $20.05 - $25.05 per hour.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education,…