Warehouse Receiving Associate

THE COMPANY:

Kinter is a family business obsessed with making retail display hardware easier for our customers. We’ve been manufacturing and distributing retail display hardware for over 38 years. Our approach to business is simple — treat each other and our customers like family.

We are currently looking for the best and brightest warehouse employee to join our Kinter Family! If you have keen eye for detail, strong work ethic, and experience in picking, packing or shipping; then Kinter is the company for you.
The pay range for this role is fixed at $19 to $21 hourly,commensurate with experience.

Manage receiving activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality of receipts such as:

• Assure no damaged items are received
• Properly inspect and sample count purchase orders to ensure quality and inventory accuracy
• Compare supplier packing lists with company purchase orders to ensure 2-way match
• Update and post inventory records as products are received
• Account for the location of inbound materials
• Operate warehouse vehicles (forklift, stock picker, reach truck, etc.)
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Accounting to arrange for product returns to vendors
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to read, speak, and write English.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred (2+ years).Ability to lift or move heavy products up to 40 lbs.
• Available to work 40+ hours per week with overtime on an as needed basis.
• Desire to work in a fast paced environment.

Kinter is located on the outskirts of Waukegan, just minutes from Gurnee and Wadsworth. Warehouse located off of IL Route 41, which makes the commute easy from surrounding towns.

• Be part of a dedicated, family-owned business with a proven track record of success and a deep commitment to its employees.
• Enjoy generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance—100% covered for the employee by Kinter, with no payroll deductions.
• Secure your future with our fully employer-funded pension plan (contributions start after 1 year, fully vested after 5 years, with no deductions from your paycheck).
• Unlock long-term growth potential and opportunities to advance within the company.

Kinter is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Kinter is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status