Warehouse Associate

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Glendale Heights, IL is seeking a reliable Warehouse Associate (Forklift Operator) to support day-to-day distribution center operations, including receiving, unloading, inventory control, cycle counting, order fulfillment, staging, loading, and shipping.

You will operate equipment such as Cherry Picker, Reach Truck, Clamp Truck, Forklifts, and Electric Pallet Jacks, maintain a safe work environment, perform daily inspections, and ensure

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, distribution center, or logistics experience preferred.
• Forklift experience required; cherry picker, reach truck, and clamp truck preferred.
• Inventory cycle counting experience preferred.
• RF scanner experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect, and put away inbound shipments, including tires and related products.
• Pick, stage, load, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and assist with physical inventories.
• Maintain inventory accuracy using RF scanners and warehouse management systems.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including cherry picker, reach truck, clamp truck, forklifts, and electric pallet jacks.
• Rotate between multiple warehouse functions as business needs require.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner

Inventory control

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Tools

RF Scanner

Warehouse Management System

Cherry Picker

Reach Truck

Clamp Truck

Electric Pallet Jacks

Job description

Warehouse Associate (Forklift Operator)

Location: Glendale Heights, IL
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate to support day-to-day distribution center operations in Glendale Heights, IL. This cross-functional role requires employees to rotate between receiving, unloading, inventory control, cycle counting, order fulfillment, staging, loading, and shipping activities. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, team-oriented, and experienced operating warehouse equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect, and put away inbound shipments, including tires and related products.
• Pick, stage, load, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and assist with physical inventories.
• Maintain inventory accuracy using RF scanners and warehouse management systems.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including:
  • Cherry Picker (Order Picker)
  • Reach Truck
  • Clamp Truck
  • Forklifts
  • Electric Pallet Jacks
• Rotate between multiple warehouse functions as business needs require.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, distribution center, or logistics experience preferred.
• Forklift experience required; experience with cherry pickers, reach trucks, and clamp trucks preferred.
• Inventory cycle counting experience preferred.
• RF scanner experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull products weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to work at heights while operating order pickers and reach trucks.

Safety Requirements

• Steel-toe safety shoes/boots are required.
• Must wear required PPE and comply with all safety regulations and company policies.

Compensation

Starting Pay: $19.00 per hour

Join our team in Glendale Heights and help drive safe, efficient, and accurate warehouse operations in a fast-paced distribution environment.

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