Warehouse Assistant 2 - Seasonal

Kehoe-Designs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Overtime pay

Job summary

Kehoe-Designs in Chicago, IL is seeking a Warehouse Assistant to move, store, and prepare props and furniture for events. You will follow directions from the Warehouse Manager and assist with packing, wrapping, and loading goods for delivery.

This role requires basic English, ability to lift 30-40 lbs, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Overtime is paid at 1.5x; full-time benefits include health insurance.

Qualifications

• Must understand, read and speak basic English.
• Candidates should communicate clearly with the Warehouse team.
• Ability to read pull sheets and interpret packing instructions.
• Familiarity with proper packing methods is helpful.
• Must supply basic hand tools listed above and be able to use common shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Moves and stores props and furniture for warehouse storage or delivery preparation.
• Wraps, packs, and prepares items for events; assists with loading/unloading.
• Maintains organized, clean, and safe work space free of obstacles.
• Works with team members of varying levels and follows supervisor directions.

Skills

English literacy

Verbal communication

Pull sheets interpretation

Safety awareness

Flexible scheduling

Tools

Wire cutter

Utility knife

Hammer

Screwdriver

Hand drill

Tape measure

Dollies

Ladders (8ft/12ft)

Job description

The Warehouse Assistant is responsible for moving, storing, covering, and preparing props and furniture for warehouse storage or into bins for delivery. The Warehouse Assistant reports to the Warehouse Manager and may take direction from the Warehouse Assistant Manager and Warehouse Lead.

Our Mission Values | Our Commitments

Each employee works together to strive to create the best design company by improving communication, showing genuine care for each other and the company, focusing on delivering quality, and demonstrating professionalism through personal excellence, with a shared passion, dedication, and commitment to providing exceptional value to our clients.

Traits for Success | #hardworker

• Safety-minded
• Team player.
• Great Listener.
• Steady worker.
• Good with hands.

Essential Duties | What You’ll Do – The Fun Stuff

• Learns inventory and pull sheets to successfully fill event orders.
• Prepares props and furniture for events to include but not limited to: wrapping fabric and vinyl, drilling holes, nailing, hammering, hand and spray painting, polishing, cleaning and staining.
• Wraps furniture and props for delivery; unwraps inventory as needed.
• Cleans and sweeps work space to ensure workspace is organized, safe and free from obstacles and debris.
• Warehouse Assistant levels 2 and 3 perform increasingly more complex and detailed prop and warehouse work and require less supervision.

Other Duties and Safety Requirements | There’s More!

• Complies with all department and company safety guidelines, procedures, and rules.
• Mentors safe work practices to co-workers and team.
• Completes all safety training as directed and within established timelines.
• Interfaces professionally with all people, internal and external, in a kind and respectful manner.
• Tracks and enters time and assigns hours and tasks to appropriate events and jobs in time and attendance system.
• Completes all Human Resources and Payroll tasks and notifications through the Employee Self Service Online Portal on a weekly basis, as directed and within established timelines.
• Assists in other departments as needed and directed.
• May perform other duties as required.

Qualifications | What You Need to Bring

• Ability to understand, read and speak simple English.
• Good verbal communication skills to communicate successfully with the Warehouse team.
• Ability to interpret pull sheets.
• Familiarity with proper packing methods is helpful.
• Must be able to provide the following tools for use during the work shift: wire cutter and utility knife.
• Good knowledge and ability to use tools and equipment that may include: hammer, screwdriver, hand drill, tape measure, dollies, and 8 foot and 12 foot ladders.
• Ability to work flexible schedules to include evenings and weekends.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements | What it is Like in the Shop

• Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, bend and reach during entire work shift.
• Able to walk 30% of the work shift.
• Ability to work with hands and arms during entire shift.
• Must be able to move and climb ladders without accommodation.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull 30-40 lbs. throughout the shift. Occasionally may move up to and over 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to handle fragile items safely.
• Must have 20/20 vision with correction.
• Must be able to tolerate cold, heat and humid conditions.
• May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals throughout the work shift.
• Ability to tolerate moderate noise.

Pay & Benefits | What You’ll Receive

• Hourly wage: $18.00 to $22.00 based on experience.
• Overtime pay will be provided for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek at 1.5x the regular rate of pay, in compliance with Illinois labor laws.
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options available full-time.