Distribution Center Associate

OmniCable; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life/ STD/ LTD/ AD&D

Health Savings Account

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarship Fund

Flexible Workplace

Job summary

OmniCable is seeking a dedicated Distribution Center Associate/Warehouse Associate to join our team in a fast-paced facility. The role focuses on operating production equipment for cutting wire, performing order fulfillment, and supporting receiving and shipping processes.

Responsibilities include using forklift/order picker, inspecting inbound stock, preparing shipments, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace in a climate-controlled distribution center.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States and 18+ years old; HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills and ability to perform precise measurements.
• High energy, dependable teamwork attitude and effective communication.
• Willingness to occasionally work overtime or weekends for additional compensation.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment: Rim Drive or Re-spooler to cut wire to length.
• Perform standard order fulfillment tasks and assist in warehouse duties.
• Use MHE (forklift / order picker) for pulling and putting away stock, and loading/unloading trailers.

Skills

Basic math skills

Teamwork

Communication

Overtime willingness

Physical strength (lift up to 50 lbs)

Attention to safety

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Wire cutting machinery

Wire stripping equipment

Twister equipment

Job description

Job Requirements

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 our Mission 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