Warehouse Associate - Illinois Location

General Technologies, Inc; West Dundee (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

General Technologies, Inc. is seeking a dedicated warehouse associate to ensure accurate and timely completion of all warehouse functions.

You will prepare items for shipment, operate a sit-down forklift, and pull customer orders according to pick sheets, maintaining safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include loading and unloading freight, updating supervisors on progress, and supporting cycle counts to verify inventory.

Qualifications

• Must read and write in English.
• Experience in a warehouse setting is a plus.
• Experience as an Order Puller or similar role is a plus.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow order pick sheets to pull orders accurately and prepare them for immediate shipping.
• Operate pallet jack and sit-down forklift safely and securely.
• Safely pull, load, and unload freight and inbound inventory without damage.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisor about order progress and issues.
• Assist with monthly cycle counts to validate inventory quantities.
• Keep warehouse area organized, clean, and properly labeled.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack usage

Sit-down forklift operation

Job description

Purpose:

Responsible for ensuring that all warehouse functions are completed accurately and on time. Keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment; safely operates forklift for transportation. Responsible for filling customer orders and delivering them to the delivery platform in a manner that meets Company standards for safety, security, and productivity. Responsible for the completeness and correctness of all orders filled. Checks outbound shipments for accuracy and readiness for customer delivery.

Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):

• Follow order pick sheets to pull orders accurately and prepare them for immediate shipping
• Operate warehouse equipment such as a pallet jack and sit-down forklift safely and securely
• Safely pull, load, and unload freight and incoming inventory without damage to the parts, company equipment, or third-party equipment.
• Keeps supervisor/manager updated and aware of order progress and alerts them when a problem arises
• Promotes quality by demonstrating personal accuracy and thoroughness, while working at a fast pace
• Follows warehouse rules and procedures when it comes to organization, cleanliness, handling of partial pallets and grouping of parts by series
• Shows outstanding awareness of safety procedures, works in a clean and organized way
• Supports the execution of monthly cycle counts to validate inventory quantities
• Consistently maintains the warehouse inventory ready for the successful execution of cycle counts and audits
• Supports the warehouse organization, cleanliness and accurate pallet information at all times
• Supports proper receiving procedures, including detail count of shipments
• Must follow procedures to maintain orderly records of all received shipments requiring Certificates
• Maintains assigned warehouse area organized clean and properly labeled

Requirements:

• Must be able to read and write in English
• Experience in a warehouse setting a plus
• Experience as an Order Puller or similar role a plus
• Must have experience safely operating a sit-down forklift
• Must promote safety at all times, assuring self, others, and company property are out of harm's way consistently
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must be able to accurately count and solve simple arithmetic problems
• Must be able to work well with others as a team
• Must be able to understand and execute with the guidance of Lead or Manager with minimal supervision
• Must have basic to intermediate computer skills
• Must work in an organized and safe manner
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced goal-oriented environment
• Perform general housekeeping
• Physical stamina and strength
• Must have flexible; able to work extended hours and weekends when required
• Attendance must be 98% or better
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required

Schedule:

• 8:00am - 5:00pm (May have to work extended hours)

Compensation:

Depending on Experience

Physical Demands:

The description below is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job but is not limited to:

• While performing the dutie s of the job, the employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Some duties may be removed at any time and new duties may be added as GTI continues to grow. If and as required under federal or state law, upon request, reasonable accommodations which do not create an undue hardship will be considered, discussed, offered and implemented (if accepted) to enable persons with defined disabilities to overcome barriers to the performance of essential functions of the position.