Warehouse Associate- Chicago

TPC Packaging Solutions; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TPC Packaging Solutions is seeking a warehouse associate to handle receiving, processing materials, loading and unloading, and preparing finished products for shipping. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday 8am–5pm role.

You will verify orders, count inventory, resolve discrepancies, and maintain a clean, safe warehouse environment conducive to smooth operations and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets packing slips/receiving docs.
• Performs basic arithmetic calculations (add/sub/mul/div).
• Understands freight carriers, classifications, forms, and logistics terms.
• Familiar with material handling equipment and packaging methods.
• Experience with UPS/Carrier online software or PC-based systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support shipping and receiving, including unloading trucks and verifying items.
• Transfer items from receiving/storage to designated areas for shipment.
• Organize incoming inventory on shelves or racks efficiently.
• Fulfill orders by selecting items and preparing them for packing and shipping.
• Transport prepared orders to shipment staging areas and generate required docs.
• Conduct physical inventory counts and assist with cycle counting.

Skills

Read packing slips/receiving docs

Basic math

Freight terminology

Material handling equipment

UPS/Carrier software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification preferred

Tools

UPS/Carrier software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a warehouse associate, your daily tasks include receiving and processing incoming materials & products, loading and unloading trucks and containers, and organizing, staging, and preparing finished products for shipping. This is full-time, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support shipping and receiving operations, including unloading trucks, inspecting goods for damage, verifying purchase orders, and recording received items in inventory systems.
• Transfer materials or items from receiving or storage locations to designated areas for shipment.
• Organize and place incoming inventory on shelves or racks in an efficient and orderly manner.
• Fulfill orders by selecting items from inventory, preparing them on carts or pallets for packing and shipping.
• Transport prepared orders to shipment staging areas.
• Process outgoing shipments using UPS manifest systems or designated LTL platforms, ensuring proper labeling and generating required documentation such as Bills of Lading (BOL).
• Conduct physical inventory counts and support inventory cycle counting processes.
• Resolve inventory discrepancies and address hold issues promptly.
• Handle returned merchandise for customer credit processing.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to incorrect shipments or problematic orders.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment conducive to smooth operations and accessible for team members and customers.

QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read and interpret packing slips/receiving documents and enter correct information into computer;
• Basic math skills- addition, subtraction, multiplication, division;
• Knowledge of freight carriers, classifications, forms, and logistics terminology;
• Familiarity with material handling equipment and packaging methods;
• Experience with UPS/Carrier online software or PC based systems is desirable;

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED
• Forklift certification preferred