Fulfillment Specialist

The Employee Connect; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Employee Connect is hiring a Fulfillment Specialist in Vernon Hills, IL. The role focuses on accurate order picking, packing, scanning, and staging for shipment in a fast-paced distribution environment.

You will contribute to reliable daily operations by maintaining quality controls, meeting throughput targets, and collaborating with inventory, shipping, and receiving teams. This position requires physical endurance and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a fulfillment, e-commerce warehouse, or distribution environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with a track record of high order accuracy.
• Comfort with barcode scanning, warehouse management systems, and basic data entry.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work at a consistent, sustained pace in a high-volume environment.
• Strong communication skills to flag issues quickly to supervisors.
• Reliable attendance history and ability to meet productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders with high accuracy, following specifications and quality standards.
• Perform kitting and light assembly as required, matching components to customer requirements.
• Scan and verify product at each stage, updating records in the WMS for real-time inventory accuracy.
• Stage completed orders by carrier, route, and shipment schedule.
• Meet daily fulfillment targets without sacrificing accuracy and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Barcode scanning

Clear communication

Reliability

Tools

WMS

Job description

Fulfillment Specialist

Location: Vernon Hills, IL

Pay Rate: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Position Overview

If accuracy, speed, and getting the details right are what you bring to work every day, this role was built for you. A growing distribution operation in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking experienced Fulfillment Specialists to join a newly consolidated, high-volume facility where your ability to process orders correctly and efficiently will have a direct and visible impact on the team's daily success. As a Fulfillment Specialist, you are the person who makes sure every order that leaves the building is right - the right product, the right quantity, packaged correctly and ready to ship.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders with a high degree of accuracy, following order specifications, packaging standards, and quality control guidelines
• Perform kitting and light assembly functions as required, ensuring product components are correctly matched and packaged per customer requirements
• Scan and verify product at each stage of the fulfillment process, updating records in the warehouse management system to maintain real-time inventory accuracy
• Stage completed orders in designated shipping areas, organized by carrier, route, and shipment schedule
• Meet daily order fulfillment targets without sacrificing accuracy - balancing speed with attention to detail throughout each shift
• Identify and **escalate** order discrepancies, damaged product, or inventory variances to supervisors immediately
• Follow all packaging and labeling protocols to ensure orders are correctly identified and compliant with carrier requirements
• Support returns processing as needed, evaluating product condition and routing items through appropriate disposition channels
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with all OSHA and facility-specific safety standards
• Collaborate with inventory control, shipping, and receiving teams to ensure smooth, coordinated daily operations

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a fulfillment, e-commerce warehouse, or distribution environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated track record of high order accuracy in a previous role
• Comfort with barcode scanning, warehouse management systems, and basic computer data entry
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods throughout the shift
• Ability to work at a consistent, sustained pace in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to flag issues quickly and clearly to supervisors and teammates
• Reliable attendance history and demonstrated ability to meet productivity standards consistently
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a related field is preferred

Screening Questions

• How many years of experience do you have relevant to this Fulfillment Specialist role?
• Do you hold any required licenses or certifications for this position?
• Are you available to work onsite in Vernon Hills, IL?