Warehouse Associate, Distribution Center

International Executive Service Corps; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Wellness program

Professional development & career机会

Lots of perks

Job summary

Empire Today in Northlake, IL is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support daily distribution center operations in a safe, efficient manner. You will handle loading prep, receive shipments, verify accuracy, perform cycle counts, and pick/stage goods, while maintaining cleanliness and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma, prior warehouse experience preferred, and the ability to lift 50–75 lbs. Forklift experience and WMS familiarity are a plus; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift operating experience preferred.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems preferred.
• Ability to lift or push 50-75 lbs as required.
• Commitment to safety, attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Daily warehouse work activities, including loading prep and unloading shipments.
• Receive/unload shipments and verify for accuracy.
• Cycle counts and inventory accuracy.
• Picking/cutting/staging goods as needed.
• Daily building cleanliness and maintenance and safety checks.
• Operate forklift and document machinery safety checks.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

WMS knowledge

Attendance & reliability

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

WMS system

Job description

Warehouse Associate, Distribution Center Location Address Location Northlake, IL Posting Category Warehouse/Logistics

Ready to grow your career? Empire Today is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our hardworking, Distribution Center team. The Warehouse Associate is responsible for completing daily, assigned warehouse tasks in a safe and efficient manner.

We offer:

• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Wellness program.
• Professional development & career advancement opportunities.
• Lots of perks.

Compensation Information:

$20/hour

Responsibilities:

• Daily warehouse work activities, including (but not limited to):
  • Daily pre- and post-loadout preparation and activities.
  • Receive/unload shipments and verify for accuracy.
  • Cycle counts.
  • Picking/cutting/staging goods as needed.
  • Daily building cleanup and maintenance.
• Regular warehouse audits to ensure safety and cleanliness of all parts of the warehouse.
• Safely operate forklift and/or other warehouse machinery (requires certification).
• Perform and document machinery safety checks.
• Inventory counts.
• Proper completion of payroll activities.
• Successful and timely completion of all required training.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift operating experience preferred.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems preferred.
• Ability to lift or push 50-75lbs as required.
• Commitment to customer service and maintaining an excellent attendance record.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Why Empire Today?

We empower our employees to strive for their unique goals. Within such an inclusive company with unlimited growth opportunities, how far you go is up to you.

We take care of our people.We start investing in you from day one. The perks and benefits we offer help you live well, both at work and at home.

We have an unmatched company culture

We’ve won multiple awards for employee and customer satisfaction, and we believe it all comes down to our culture of teamwork, creativity, and growth.

We’re one of the nation’s most recognizable brands.

You’ll enjoy the stability that comes with a national company and a sense of pride when you’re a part of our team.