Warehouse Associate

Ursitti Elite Staffing and Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local staffing agency is seeking an enthusiastic warehouse associate in Chicago. Responsibilities include accurately picking and shipping orders, receiving products, and maintaining inventory records. The successful candidate must possess strong organizational skills and be able to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment. Safety is paramount, and candidates should be committed to maintaining clean and safe working conditions. Join us to contribute to a winning team culture while ensuring excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Ability to use a forklift and pallet jack effectively.
• Strong organizational skills for inventory management.
• Good communication skills for customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Fill and ship orders by picking products accurately.
• Receive products and inspect shipments for accuracy.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Energetic

Knowledgeable

Detail-oriented

Team player

Job description

A locally owned and nationally backed HVAC/R distributor. On a national level, a powerhouse with over $3B in sales, but locally has the leadership, focus, and determination to win. We have a culture Where People Win. To us that means we want to have a driven team where everyone is winning on both a personal and professional level. The more successful each team member is, the more successful the company will be.

We are looking for energetic, engaging, knowledgeable, and dedicated individuals to join our team that can help us uphold our core values to Make the Team Better, Make it Happen, and Make Their Day.

General

A warehouse associate fills and ships orders by picking products from shelves and bins, wrapping and packing orders, and completing shipping paperwork. A warehouse associate also receives products accurately and efficiently, and ensures that products are readily available. A warehouse worker promotes a clean and safe working environment.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. 1. Understands alphanumeric sequence.
2. 2. Fills store orders by picking orders for customers, maintains proper paperwork, and sees that the product gets to the customer effectively.
3. 3. Prepares orders for shipments by: preparing trucks for shipments; palletizing and wrapping orders; boxing orders; loading pallets and pieces into trucks; puts packing lists properly where they need to be; and completes the necessary paperwork.
4. 4. Receives product into the store by unloading trucks using forklift, pallet jack or by hand.
5. 5. Ensures shipments received are in good condition and accurate by: inspecting freight for damage and signing freight bills; verifying quantity ordered versus quantity received; checking all shipments against packing lists; and completing necessary paperwork for reimbursements or discrepancies.
6. 6. Ensures all required product has readable Johnstone stock numbers by printing labels, resolving labeling discrepencies, and completing the necessary paperwork.
7. 7. Distributes checked-in products by stock picking stock, filling bin boxes, facing cartons, checking for product mixing, and rotating product where needed.
8. 8. Ensures products are readily available to other associates when orders are being placed by: monitoring stock on shelves or bins; replacing picking stock from reserves; maintaining control of products in reserve stock area; and monitoring Pull Tickets and giving priority to any Sales Department requests.
9. 9. Maintains the inventory count and makes sure all inventory is accurate.
10. 10. Answers customer calls regarding orders.
11. 12. Maintains good records on lost sales.
12. 13. Assists in routing the driver for deliveries.
13. 14. Stocks the showroom and assists when areas need to be filled.
14. 15. Be able to pull customers orders and finalize customer orders.
15. 16. Ensures customers are called and updated on the status of their orders
16. 17. Orders panels and other fix equipment when needed.
17. 18. Knows where all products are to be stored in the warehouse and showroom.
18. 20. Attends sales, tech training, and general company meetings.
19. 21. Understands company policies, terms and product warranties.
20. 22. Maintains current department accuracy and efficiency standards, and follows department standard operating procedures.
21. 23. Maintains a safe work environment by working in a safe manner, following current safety rules, maintain equipment, and maintaining a clean work area.
22. 24. Cleans warehouse, showroom, and bathroom.
23. 25. Stocks the bathroom of necessary supplies.