Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

Hodge; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

HODGE in East Moline, IL is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support material handling, inventory accuracy, and a safe, organized warehouse environment. The role emphasizes accurate picking, packing, labeling, and timely deliveries without heavy equipment.

The ideal candidate will have solid organizational skills, basic proficiency with warehouse systems and Microsoft Office, and a commitment to safety and teamwork in a dynamic warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent organization.
• Commitment to safety-first culture and positive workplace.
• Basic proficiency using warehouse management software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Material Picking and Packing: pick items based on orders and verify quantities.
• Inventory Management: maintain accurate records and assist in stock counts.
• Material Handling: receive, verify, and move shipments with manual equipment.
• Effective Communication: provide clear updates to teammates and leadership.
• Safety: uphold safety protocols and promote a safety-first culture.
• Additional Duties: support changing business needs as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Safety-first culture

Warehouse software literacy

Microsoft Office

Tools

Warehouse management software

Microsoft Office Tools

Job description

Summary: As the Warehouse Associate, you are essential to the safety, quality, and productivity of the warehouse. Your primary role is to help smoothly operate our warehouse by performing various tasks related to material handling, inventory control, and maintaining a safe and organized environment. This position does not involve the use of heavy industrial equipment.

Essential Duties: Essential job duties for this position include the following items.

Material Picking and Packing: Efficiently pick items from the warehouse based on order requirements. Verify order details, including quantities and specifications. Pack orders securely and accurately, ensuring that products are well-protected for shipping. Organize shipments by priority and apply appropriate labeling. Collaborate with departments to ensure proper documentation and timely deliveries.

Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory records by documenting material movements and updating the inventory management system. Assist in counting, organizing, and categorizing inventory to optimize storage space.

Material Handling: Receive and verify incoming shipments, checking for accuracy and reporting discrepancies. Assist in loading and unloading materials from trucks, ensuring proper stacking and storage of products. Transport materials within the warehouse using manual equipment like hand trucks, carts, or dollies.

Effective Communication: Interact professionally and effectively with peers, suppliers, and leadership, providing clear updates on material movement and assisting with any issues or inquiries.

Safety: Ensure a safe working environment by upholding safety protocols and promoting a safety-first culture among all employees.

Demonstrate HODGE Values: Model HODGE core values of Family, Integrity, Ambition, Respect, and Balance. Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures. Demonstrate that success comes from treating people like family.

Additional Duties: Perform tasks assigned to support dynamic changes in business conditions.

Qualifications

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, the Warehouse Associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and ability required.

Education/Experience:

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Attention to detail and excellent organization skills.

Commitment to promoting a positive workplace and safety-first culture.

Basic proficiency in using warehouse management software and/or Microsoft Office Tools.

Experience in warehouse operations is a plus.

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