Warehouse Associate/Installer/Driver

Warehouse Direct Inc; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

401(k) with company participation

Employee growth opportunities

Job summary

Warehouse Direct Inc. is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate / Office Furniture Installer & Delivery Driver to support both warehouse operations and on-site furniture installations.

The role involves unloading/loading, forklift operation, inventory logging, and delivering/assembling commercial office furniture at client sites. The candidate should have warehouse/installation experience, be proficient in Microsoft Office, possess a valid driver's license, and be capable of lifting 60+ lbs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a warehouse environment, corporate furniture installation, or commercial moving.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (CDL a plus but not required).
• Ability to lift and maneuver heavy objects up to 60+ lbs and use hand/power tools as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, pallet jack, and hand trucks to load/unload shipments and stage inventory.
• Log, track, and maintain inventory counts using internal databases.
• Prepare and respond to order confirmations and logistics spreadsheets using Excel/Outlook/Word.
• Safely deliver and unload office furniture, review installation layouts, and assemble/place modular units on-site.
• Provide professional on-site customer service and act as a brand ambassador during installations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Customer service

Education

None

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Warehouse Direct Inc

Midwest Office Interiors, a division of Warehouse Direct, is seeking a dependable and versatile Warehouse Associate / Office Furniture Installer & Delivery Driver to join our team.

In this dynamic role, you will bridge the gap between our warehouse operations and customer-facing deliveries. Your week will be split between safely managing warehouse unloading and loading trucks, operating forklift, driving delivery routes, and professionally assembling and installing commercial office furniture at client sites.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse & Forklift Operations

• Equipment Operation: Safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, and hand trucks to load, unload, and stage incoming shipments.
• Inventory Control: Log, track, and maintain accurate inventory counts using our internal databases.
• Administrative Documentation: Utilize the Microsoft Office platform (Excel, Outlook, Word) to handle order confirmations, track logistics spreadsheets, and reply to client requests.
• Safety & Maintenance: Adhere to all safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized, and compliant warehouse floor.

Delivery & Furniture Installation

• Delivery Driving: Safely load, secure, transport, and unload office furniture deliveries to regional corporate clients.
• On-Site Installation: Review blueprints or installation layout plans to unpack, assemble, and precisely place office modular units, desks, chairs, and cubicle networks.
• Customer Service: Act as a professional brand ambassador on-site, communicating effectively with clients and ensuring high-quality final installations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: Proven experience working in a warehouse environment, corporate furniture installation, or commercial moving.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient with the Microsoft Office platform (basic data entry in Excel, email management via Outlook).
• Licensing: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (CDL is a plus but not required).
• Physical Fitness: Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver heavy objects up to 60+ lbs continuously, alongside frequent bending, kneeling, and assembling.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Comfortable using a variety of hand and power tools required for modular office furniture construction.

Why Warehouse Direct?

Warehouse Direct has proudly served businesses throughout the Chicagoland area since 1979. As a family-owned company, we help organizations create productive workplaces by providing office supplies, furniture, technology, janitorial products, breakroom solutions, printing services, promotional products, and much more.

Our employees are the reason for our success. We believe in supporting one another, providing opportunities for growth, and creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work.

Our Core Values

• Care About the Customer
• Positive Attitude
• Be Proactive
• Eager to Learn
• Team Player

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Performance-based incentives
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company participation
• Employee growth and development opportunities

Warehouse Direct is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.