Distribution Center Associate

OmniCable; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health plans

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship fund

Flexible workplace

Job summary

OmniCable is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our Distribution Center team. The role involves operating production equipment (Rim Drive or Re-spooler) to cut wire to length, plus standard order fulfillment tasks in a fast-paced DC environment.

Responsibilities include material handling with forklift/order picker, inspecting inbound stock, shipping preparations for LTL and small parcel, and operating wire machinery for value-add services.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States and at least 18 years old.
• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for 8 hours.
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends when needed.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift/order picker to pull and put away stock, process orders, and load/unload trailers.
• Receive inbound stock: inspect quality, count, and type; ensure PO, packing slip, and BOL accuracy; enter stock into system.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Basic math

Overtime willingness

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Order picker

Wire stripping equipment

Twister / Lashing tools

Job description

Distribution Center Associate/Warehouse Associate | OmniCable

The shift for this position is M-F 12:30pm to 9pm

OmniCable, a leading North American redistributor of wire and cable, committed to empowering distribution partners and creating meaningful career opportunities for our employees is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate to join our team. In this role, your primary responsibility will be operating production equipment, either a Rim Drive or a Re-spooler that assists in cutting wire to a predetermined length. Besides cutting wire, an associate could also be asked to perform other standard order fulfillment tasks.

Distribution Center Associate/Warehouse Associate Job Responsibilities

• Material Handling Equipment (MHE):Operating a forklift/order picker for pulling and putting away stock, order processing, loading and unloading trailers.


• Receiving:Inspect inbound stock for quality, count, and type. Ensure purchase order, packing slip and bill of lading for receipt accuracy; Process stock through computer entry while preparing inventory for put-away.


• Shipping:Select shipping method based on best practices to meet company requirements and customer expectations; Prepare orders for both LTL and small parcel shipment; Verify shipments are packed properly and accurately to ensure customer satisfaction


• Value-Add services:Operate different value adding wire machinery within the DC for order fulfillment. Typical equipment used includes stripe/dye machines, wire stripper, twister and lashing equipment.


• General Housekeeping & Equipment Maintenance:Follow safety standards for the specific job including filling out required equipment checklists; Responsible for keeping Distribution Center clean and organized; Follow strict adherence to 5S Standards of the work area

Our Opportunity

OmniCable, LLC (OmniCable) is one of the largest redistributors of wire, cable, fiber, electrical and communications products. The company empowers distributors to be successful by providing a true partnership approach with a focus on product and order accuracy, supply chain management, and unique value-added services. With approximately $400 million dollars in inventory and 18 North American distribution locations, OmniCable is backed by more than 45 years of experience and operational excellence. For more information about OmniCable, please visit www.omnicable.com.

OmniCable is a subsidiary of Dot Family Holdings. Our employees are all working towards the same goal, which is ourMission Statement: To empower shared success by being the best vendor to our customers, the best customer to our vendors, and the best employer to our employees through innovation and collaboration.

We believe in empowering your future!

Work Experience

What You’ll Need:

• You must be authorized to work in the United States, be a minimum of 18 years of age, and have an HS Diploma or equivalent.


• Basic math skills


• A high energy, dependable teamwork attitude and effective communication skills


• Willingness to occasionally work overtime or weekends for additional compensation


• Ability to bend, twist, lift up to 50 lbs. and stand up to 8 hours a day


• Work is performed in a distribution center environment with fluctuating temperatures


• All future employees are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Benefits

Besides earning a competitive wage, OmniCable offers these other great benefits:

• Competitive Medical / Dental / Vision / Prescription Plans


• No-cost Life / STD / LTD / AD&D


• Health Savings & Dependent Care Accounts


• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer match


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Scholarship Fund


• Flexible Workplace