Seasonal Warehouse Associate

Blick Art Materials, LLC; Galesburg, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Safe working environment

Job summary

Blick Art Materials, LLC is seeking a Distribution Warehouse Associate in Galesburg, IL. The role involves receiving, stocking, picking, packing, and shipping diverse inventory in a warehouse setting.

You will perform cycle counts, label stock, and ensure accurate inventory placement. The position requires basic arithmetic, English communication, and may involve motorized equipment to move loads safely.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of inventory techniques and cataloging methods.
• Understanding of shipping/receiving practices and documentation.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and current inventory checks.
• Ability to read/interpret English for orders and packing instructions.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stock, retrieve, ship and inspect inventory.
• Verify items against requisitions, invoices, or shipping notices.
• Place inventory in correct warehouse locations and update labels.
• Conduct cycle counts and audits to determine reordering needs.
• Pack and ship packages using appropriate materials and boxes.
• Operate material moving equipment and ensure safe handling.

Skills

Inventory management

Shipping/receiving

Basic arithmetic

English communication

Materials handling

Tools

Motorized pallet jacks

Job description

The Distribution Warehouse Associate performs a variety of routine tasks required of a distribution center / warehouse work environment by providing general stock keep work in the receiving, storing, and issuing of widely diversified inventory.

Responsibilities:

• Receiving, stocking, retrieving, shipping and or inspecting inventory.
• Counts, sorts and checks in incoming inventory; verifies against requisitions, shipping notices or invoices.
• Ensures inventory are delivered to appropriate warehouse locations as required Replenishes inventory on shelves from warehouse stock and keeps storage areas orderly and neat in appearance
• Ensures that all inventories are properly placed in assigned warehouse locations.
• Conducts cycle counts and periodical inventory audits to determine reordering needs and verify with records; requisitions standard stock items, supplies or materials within established limits.
• Places or changes inventory bar code tags on merchandise; places tags, markers or labels on shelves to identify stock locations.
• Checks inventory being picked against invoices or purchase orders for accuracy
• Packs and ships packages according to instructions using proper sized boxes, appropriate packing materials and sealing tape.
• Insures that boxes are properly labeled for shipping
• Loads inventory for shipment on trucks utilizing motorized industrial trucks, pallet jacks or material moving dolly's.
• Discharges all assigned responsibilities in a safe, and responsible manner.
• Performs related duties as required.

General Skills:

• Knowledge of cataloging and inventory techniques.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving practices.
• Skill in basic arithmetic.
• Ability to effectively communicate (read and interpret) in English
• Position requires: materials handling, stock control and packaging. Experience with motorized industrial trucks may be required.

Work Environment:

• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, and/or loud noises.
• Moderate physical effort. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 70 pounds and prolonged standing and walking.
• Must be capable of manipulating arms, wrists, hands and fingers to retrieve small objects and to use packing equipment.
• Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals.

Pay Rate:

The pay range below is provided in compliance with state/city specific laws. This pay range applies to this location. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

• $16.00 per hour + Incentives