Warehouse Associate

BCD; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan payment assistance

401(k) match

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Referral program

Retirement plan with 401(k) matching

Job summary

BCD is hiring a Warehouse Associate in Vernon Hills for a full-time, on-site role on the first shift. You will handle receiving, storage, and distribution of materials while maintaining a safe, orderly warehouse.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of warehouse or logistics experience and can operate forklifts. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for timely order fulfillment and system tracking using NetSuite and RF Smart.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year in warehouse, logistics, or inventory operations.
• Experience with NetSuite and RF Smart is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify incoming shipments for accuracy and condition.
• Unload, store, and organize materials and products safely.
• Track inventory using NetSuite and RF Smart, update records.
• Perform cycle counts to maintain accuracy.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Label, document, and package outgoing shipments.
• Operate forklifts and warehouse equipment safely (license required).
• Follow OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, hazard-free warehouse.
• Communicate with team and management to ensure smooth ops.

Skills

Inventory accuracy

NetSuite

RF Smart

Forklift license

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

RF Smart

Job description

Location: On-site, Monday through Friday, First Shift

Position Type: Full-time

About BCD:

Come join our tight-knit team at BCD, where collaboration, innovation, and community are at the heart of everything we do. As a smaller business, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued. We believe in the power of teamwork to achieve goals, encourage creative solutions at every level, and have fun along the way.

BCD provides secure, reliable video storage solutions tailored to the needs of any project site. From small retailers monitoring foot traffic to large-scale smart cities deploying AI-based video analytics to improve safety, BCD partners with security integrators around the globe to create a safer world.

If you’re passionate about contributing your skills, thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and are eager to learn all aspects of warehouse and logistics operations, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow with the company and advance your career in operations.

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Associate is a critical, hands-on member of BCD’s operations team, responsible for the efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of materials, equipment, and products. This role is essential to meeting production and delivery deadlines while maintaining a safe, organized, and professional warehouse environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, physically capable, collaborative, and eager to learn the full spectrum of warehouse and logistics operations. Applicants must have at least one year of warehouse or logistics experience and be 21 years of age or older to apply. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow with the company and gain comprehensive exposure to all aspects of warehouse management.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inspect and verify incoming shipments for accuracy and condition.
• Safely unload, store, and organize materials and products in designated locations.
• Accurately track and update inventory using NetSuite and RF Smart.
• Conduct regular inventory cycle counts to maintain accuracy.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment according to specifications.
• Ensure proper labeling, documentation, and packaging of outgoing shipments.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely (must have forklift license).
• Adhere to all company policies, OSHA standards, and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free warehouse environment.
• Communicate effectively with team members, management, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory and order processing.
• Basic computer skills, including experience with inventory management systems.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and move materials throughout the warehouse.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of warehouse, logistics, or inventory operations experience.
• Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Experience in shipping and receiving in an electronics, networking, or technology-focused warehouse is a plus.

Travel Requirements:

• None

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and stooping.
• Frequent lifting and moving of materials up to 50 lbs.
• Operating warehouse machinery and equipment safely.
• Ability to navigate and work efficiently in a warehouse environment.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:

• Student loan payment assistance
• Retirement planning and 401(k) match
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Immediate family members
• Non-immediate family members
• Pet bereavement leave
• Robust Paid holidays
• Referral program
• Retirement plan with 401(k) matching up to 4%
• Vision insurance
• Volunteer time off

Additional Notes / Opportunities:

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer
• Candidates are eligible for full benefits from day one.
• On-site work is required, Monday through Friday, first shift only.
• This is a highly visible role for someone who wants to grow with the company, gain hands-on experience, and learn all aspects of warehouse and logistics operations.
• BCD values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.