Warehouse Associate

Midwest Valve Services, LLC; Minooka (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

ESOP

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Overtime eligible

Job summary

Midwest Valve Services in Minooka, IL, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our fast-paced, customer-oriented team. You will handle shipping, receiving, inventory control, and prepare shipments using UPS/FedEx software and company systems.

A valid Driver’s License and forklift/bridge crane experience are required. We offer a competitive hourly rate with overtime eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, 401(k) with company match, ESOP, health plans, and tuition

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with UPS/FedEx shipping software helpful.
• Strong attention to detail and conscientious nature.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Ability to lead by example and work with others.
• High computer literacy including Microsoft Office and ability to learn internal systems.
• Forklift and bridge crane experience required; forklift certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle shipping, receiving, storing, and distribution of products.
• Record receipt and shipment documentation in systems.
• Schedule pick-ups and deliveries.
• Identify parts needed to complete repair orders and support shop.
• Drive company vehicles for local pickups and deliveries.
• Maintain organized shipping and receiving areas.
• Collaborate with accounts, engineers, and repair shop team.

Skills

Shipping software

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Forklift operation

Bridge crane

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Bridge crane

Job description

Midwest Valve Services, a Novaspect Holdings Company, is currently offering an opportunity for a Warehouse Associate to join our fast paced, customer-oriented environment in our Minooka IL location. The successful candidate will be responsible for shipping, receiving and maintaining inventory in the Minooka facility.

Warehouse Associate Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs the physical tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, and distribution of products, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment.
• Records receipt, shipment, and any needed documentation of products within the Novaspect business systems and via shipping tickets or other measures as a part of the shipping and receiving process.
• Schedules pick-up & deliveries.
• Identifies parts and components necessary to complete repair work orders for the repair shop.
• Drives company vehicles to pick-up and deliver products, parts, and equipment to local customer sites as needed.
• Maintains and organizes all shipping, receiving and storage areas.
• Works with Account Coordinators and Application Engineers to resolve customer issues.
• Works with the repair shop team on other assignments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Warehouse Associate Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Experience with UPS and/or FedEx shipping software helpful.
• Strong attention to detail and conscientious nature.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools required and ability to follow Safety guidelines.
• Ability and strong desire to lead by example, as well as work well with others
• High computer application literacy including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn internal business systems.
• Forklift and bridge crane experience required.
• Forklift certification desired.

Warehouse Associate Additional Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License and ability to be insured by company insurance.
• Ability to maintain positive work relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to maintain good customer relations and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Warehouse Associate Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50lbs on a regular basis
• Ability to carry cumbersome objects
• Ability to stoop, crawl and crouch while working on hands and knees
• Ability to work on a computer
• Ability to work in a loud industrial environment
• To work with hand tools
• Must be able to efficiently use a dolly and/or pallet jack
• Ability to drive company vehicle and forklifts
• Ability to drive up to 4 hours at a time

Warehouse Associate Technician Pay:

Hourly Rate: $20 - $23 Eligible for overtime

Warehouse Associate Benefits:

Recognized with a Top Employee Benefit Plan Award, below you will find our outstanding total rewards package when you join our team including:

• Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Paid Sick & Safety Time (PSST)
• 401K with 6% company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Excellent health & wellness benefits
• Student debt & tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus

Novaspect seeks to increase the success and sustainability of our customers' operations and our local communities. We do this by providing best-in-class industrial automation solutions. As a 100% employee-owned ESOP company, we are also looking for folks who share our desire to have a positive impact on customers and their communities, and with a personal investment in successful results.