Warehouse Associate

Nefco Corp.; Mokena, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NEFCO Corp. in Mokena, IL seeks a Warehouse Associate for receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, packing and dispatching construction materials.

You will use NEFCO ERP and RF scanning, maintain bin locations, and assist in cycle counts while upholding safety and cleanliness. This full-time, on-site role may require overtime.

Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs, stand on concrete for long periods, and operate warehouse equipment including forklifts (recertification provided).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using NEFCO ERP software.
• Ability to use warehouse layouts for planning.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must have a positive, hard-working attitude and multitask.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to stand on concrete floors for long periods.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs and work in varying conditions.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment including forklifts (recertified).
• Overtime eligibility as non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pulling and staging orders.
• Maintain bin locations and organize warehouse.
• Ensure safety, organization, and cleanliness of the warehouse.
• Assist in cycle counting to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Attend safety trainings and follow rules and regulations.
• Perform forklift inspections and operate forklift.
• Communicate with management and branch personnel.
• Receive and ship: verify inventory against POs, receive into ERP, stage inventory, pick orders via RF, pack goods, and load trucks.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Positive attitude

Lift up to 75 lbs.

Stand long hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NEFCO ERP software

RF technology

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

Job Summary: Reporting to the Logistics Supervisor, this position for all activities relating to distribution operations executing all receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, packing of construction supply material and dispatching of delivery trucks for delivery of construction supply material.

Job Duties

• Provides general assistance, including pulling and staging orders
• Performs bin location maintenance
• Performs tasks to ensure safety, organization and cleanliness of the warehouse
• Assists in conducting cycle counting to ensure inventory accuracy
• Attends safety training and meetings; follows rules and regulations
• Performs forklift inspections and completes reports, forklift operation
• Communicate consistently with management, all branch personnel

May perform Receiving and Shipping functions as follows:

• Verifying inventory against purchase orders for accuracy
• Receiving inventory into the NEFCO ERP software system
• Staging/Shelving inventory
• Uses RF technology to pick orders and verifies items
• Sends picked orders to packing department
• Pack goods following NEFCO processes and procedures
• Loads trucks with packed orders in a specified sequence

Details:

• Monday – Friday
• Typically 40 hours (OT available depending on NEFCO needs)

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Ability to use NEFCO’s ERP software system
• Ability to use warehouse layouts for planning purposes
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, or Outlook a plus
• Basic computer skills
• Must have a positive, hard-working attitude
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to stands on concrete floor for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in various climate conditions such as cold, heat, humidity for a long period of time
• Ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, crawl and twist for lifting
• Ability to safely lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to review and interpret computer images and written documents
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment (including forklifts) and be recertified
• Must be detail-oriented and hands on ‘roll up the sleeves’ type with aptitude for multi-tasking and adapting to a fast-paced environment with ever changing priorities
• This is a non-exempt position, eligible for overtime.