Fulfillment Specialist

Mittera; Melrose Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mittera is seeking a Fulfillment Specialist to join our hybrid team in Illinois. The role combines on‑floor warehousing work (about 70%) with computer-based tasks (about 30%), focusing on accurate order fulfillment and inventory management.

Responsibilities include selecting, packing, labeling, and preparing orders for shipment, while maintaining organized work areas and using fulfillment software. Strong Excel and IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with routine picking procedures and warehouse basics.
• Strong IT systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
• Clear, effective communication across organizational levels.
• Ability to perform arithmetic, counting, and measurement tasks.
• Ability to follow written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and committed to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Pick and package materials using standard procedures.
• Arrange, seal, and label items for pallets and containers.
• Consolidate items for shipment per SOPs.
• Assemble finished products into shipping boxes.
• Count and sort product items for accuracy.
• Place labels on packages and prep for shipping.
• Ensure accurate shipping information is attached.
• Produce at required production quantities and quality levels.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area and tools.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced Excel

IT systems knowledge

Effective communication

Arithmetic / measurement

Instruction interpretation

Self-motivated / reliable

Tools

Excel

Job description

Mittera is seeking motivated individuals to join our growing team as a Fulfillment Specialist.

This role operates in a unique hybrid environment, approximately 70% on the warehouse floor and 30% at a computer, making it ideal for individuals seeking a less sedentary workday.

The Fulfillment Specialist oversees the order fulfillment cycle, ensuring orders are accurately processed, packed, and shipped on time. This role is also responsible for managing finished goods inventory, both physically and within fulfillment software, and plays a key part in streamlining operations to support efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pick and package a variety of materials that require a limited assortment of packing procedures and techniques
• Place, arrange, mark, seal, and tag items on pallets and in containers, bins, and bulk storage
• Consolidate various items for shipment in accordance with standard operating instructions
• Assemble finished products into boxes or containers for shipping
• Count and sort various product items
• Perform related tasks such as placing labels on packages and handling boxes in preparation for shipping
• Ensure accurate shipping information is attached
• Produces at quantity and quality levels in accordance with production requirements
• Maintains area, worktables, equipment, and tooling in a neat, orderly condition
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of routine picking procedures, techniques, equipment, and basic warehouse procedures preferred
• Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills
• Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
• Requires basic arithmetic and skill to measure, count and weigh products and materials
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must be self‑motivated, reliable, and quality, safety oriented

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination
• Requires near visual acuity
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.