Stockroom Attendant I

Guardian Equipment Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation

Ten paid holidays

Five paid sick days

Opportunities for advancement

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Guardian Equipment in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Stockroom Attendant I to help manage inventory, receive materials, and efficiently move supplies to the appropriate departments on a busy manufacturing floor. This on-site position requires attention to detail, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and commitment to safety, with training provided.

You will operate order pickers and barcode scanners, maintain clean stock areas, and keep accurate withdrawal and return records while adhering to PPE

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Experience: No prior experience is required; all training is provided on-the-job.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow basic written instructions.
• Basic mathematical proficiency for inventory counting and simple measurement verification.
• Foundational computer literacy to navigate basic tracking applications or utilize hand-held barcode scanners.
• Familiarity with Guardian Equipment products and the parts, materials, packaging, or shipping requirements relevant to the position.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check, and store incoming materials and supplies using FIFO, put away receipts from WaterSaver Faucet and Mexico.
• Move or expedite materials to proper departments or queuing area for delivery.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the stockroom area.
• Operate order picker, hoists, and other equipment in unloading, moving, or storing materials.
• Comply strictly with all company safety policies, including the mandatory PPE such as safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and hand protection.

Skills

Reading instructions

Math proficiency

Basic computer literacy

Barcode scanners

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Barcode scanners

Job description

Reports To:

Receiving and Stockroom Supervisor

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Pay Range:

$21.50

Location:

Chicago, IL (On-site)

About Guardian Equipment

Founded forty years ago, Guardian Equipment manufactures industrial safety products (specifically, emergency eyewash and shower equipment). We are a family-owned company and the largest manufacturer of these products in the world. Product quality, innovation and service to our customers drive our success.

• Safety: We never sacrifice safety for speed or money.
• Quality: Durability is our standard, and we never rush orders at the expense of performance metrics.
• Service: We strive to get our customers the products they need when they need them.
• Efficiency: We achieve competitive pricing through waste reduction and lean manufacturing.

Proud to Call Chicago Home

We love Chicago and have always been here. We have two state-of-the-art facilities totaling 200,000 square feet in River North. WaterSaver Faucet is at Erie and Halsted Streets, while Guardian Equipment is at North Branch and Division Streets on Goose Island. Both companies have gated off-street parking, are close to the Kennedy Expressway (I90), and have easy access to public transportation.

Position Summary

The Stockroom Attendant I role is responsible for stockroom tasks monitoring inventory levels, and maintaining accurate withdrawal/return records. The role involves receiving incoming materials, organizing the storage area, and facilitating the movement of supplies to relevant departments.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Receiving & Storage: Receive, check, and store incoming materials and supplies using FIFO, put away receipts from WaterSaver Faucet and Mexico.
• Material Handling: Move or expedite materials to proper departments or queuing area for delivery.
• Stockroom Organization: Maintain cleanliness and organization of the stockroom area.
• Equipment Operation: Operate order picker, hoists, and other equipment in unloading, moving, or storing materials.
• Safety Adherence: Comply strictly with all company safety policies, including the mandatory and continuous utilization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and specific hand protection.

Job Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Education: High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Experience: No prior experience is required; all training is provided on-the-job.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and systematically follow basic written instructions, visual flow charts, or fundamental technical diagrams.
• Basic mathematical proficiency for inventory counting and simple measurement verification.
• Foundational computer literacy to navigate basic tracking applications or utilize hand-held barcode scanners.
• Familiarity with Guardian Equipment products and the parts, materials, packaging, or shipping requirements relevant to the position.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physical Activity: Regularly required to stand, walk, and maintain physical balance for the entire duration of an 8-hour shift. Continuous use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, align, or feel small industrial parts. Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling actions are necessary.
• Lifting Constraints: Must possess the consistent physical capacity to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted throughout the workday.
• Environment: Position is located entirely on an active manufacturing floor. The work area is climate-controlled but subject to minor localized temperature variations.

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health Insurance plans; HMO, PPO, and HSA options after 90 days
• Vision and Dental insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation.
• Ten (10) paid holidays.
• Five (5) paid sick days per year.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

Guardian Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all personnel. All employment selections are decided based on business necessities, job specifications, merit, and operational performance, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status under the Illinois Human Rights Act and Federal Title VII.