Warehouse Associate: Inventory Control & Forklift

NEFCO; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NEFCO is seeking a warehouse associate to handle distribution operations, including receiving, storing, inventory control, picking, packing, and dispatching delivery trucks for construction materials.

The role includes pulling and staging orders, maintaining bin locations, forklift duties, and ensuring safety and accuracy through cycle counts and RF-based picking. Monday–Friday, 40 hours with overtime potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Ability to use NEFCO’s ERP software system
• Ability to use warehouse layouts for planning purposes
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, or Outlook
• Must have a positive, hard-working attitude
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to stand on concrete floor for long periods
• Must be able to work in various climate conditions such as cold, heat, humidity
• Ability to safely lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment (including forklifts) and be recertified
• Must be detail-oriented and hands on ‘roll up the sleeves’ type with aptitude for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• This is a non-exempt position, eligible for overtime.

Responsibilities

• Provides general assistance, including pulling and staging orders
• Performs bin location maintenance
• Performs tasks to ensure safety, organization and cleanliness of the warehouse
• Assists in conducting cycle counting to ensure inventory accuracy
• Attends safety training and meetings; follows rules and regulations
• Performs forklift inspections and completes reports, forklift operation
• Communicate consistently with management, all branch personnel
• Verifying inventory against purchase orders for accuracy (as part of receiving)
• Receiving inventory into the NEFCO ERP software system
• Staging/Shelving inventory; RF-based picking; packing and loading of trucks

Job description

NEFCO is seeking a warehouse associate to handle distribution operations, including receiving, storing, inventory control, picking, packing, and dispatching delivery trucks for construction materials.

The role includes pulling and staging orders, maintaining bin locations, forklift duties, and ensuring safety and accuracy through cycle counts and RF-based picking. Monday–Friday, 40 hours with overtime potential.