Warehouse Associate Small Parcel - GreenWood Inc. - FUI-IL

US Lawns; Roselle (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 2%

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

US Lawns is seeking a detail-oriented Warehouse Associate for the Small Parcel & Packaging Area to ensure accurate and timely transactions. You will load and unload materials, use RF scanners, and operate forklifts to move goods within a warehouse while following safety and quality guidelines.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean work areas, inspecting pallets, and coordinating with the Warehouse Coordinator to improve procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or applicable work experience.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Strong work ethic and teamwork.
• Willingness to complete safety training and follow procedures.
• Minimum 6 months experience with material handling equipment and forklift.

Responsibilities

• Perform material handling using RF scanners and pick tickets to accurately load orders.
• Move material with hand trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, hoists, conveyors, and related equipment.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas; report hazards to management.
• Inspect pallets and packaging for proper labeling and stacking; remove waste as needed.
• Unload materials from trailers using forklift safety practices; ensure accurate shipping and receiving documents.
• Ensure on-time shipping and inventory accuracy targets (quality and safety focused).
• Be flexible with daily work schedule and adapt to different warehouse areas as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of BOLs and receiving processes; follow established procedures.

Skills

English communication

Safety awareness

Team player

Attention to detail

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF Scanner

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Warehouse Associate - Small Parcel & Packaging Area performs tasks to ensure accurate and timely transactions by following department processes and procedures to safely operate equipment while handling material (i.e., loading and unloading of material) within a warehouse or storage facility, ensuring compliance within the facility as it relates to quality, productivity, safety, and security.

Position Responsibilities - Essential

• Perform material handling duties using RF Scanners and pick tickets to correctly pick and load orders


• Utilize hand trucks, forklifts, pallet jack, hoists, conveyors, or handling equipment to move material to and from delivery transportation vehicles and within warehouse or storage facility


• Ensure duties are performed per documented work instructions to ensure customer requirements are met


• Identify potential hazards in the workplace and take action to eliminate/minimize risks to include communicating to management any product availability issues


• Promote safety awareness and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or unsafe equipment within the facility


• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment while ensuring housekeeping duties are completed as required


• Use proper and appropriate forklift practices to safely, accurately, and efficiently unload material from trailers


• Inspect pallets for proper packaging, stacking, and labeling according to specifications; removing trash, damaged pallets and cardboard from the production areas as needed


• Transition with flexibility in the daily work schedule and areas as needed


• Work with other warehouse employees to ensure positive employee relations within the team


• Provide input to the Warehouse Coordinator and the Sr. Supervisor to develop and implement operational procedures


• Perform daily forklift inspections per required criteria


• Maintain functional knowledge of BOLs and receiving processes


• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job


• Maintain On-time shipping accuracy, quality shipping accuracy and Inventory accuracy = 99.75%


• Ensure all safety procedures, practices, and regulations are followed before, during, and after the process to foster a positive safety culture by having a safety-first mindset and approach during execution of activities


• Based on the nature of the essential functions associated with this role, GreenWood has designated this as a \"safety-sensitive\" position.

Position Responsibilities - Non-Essential/Other

• Accurately perform responsibilities with a focus on efficiency and quality


• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Essential Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or applicable work experience


• Ability to communicate in English


• Strong work ethic with proven ability to support a positive team environment


• Ability to complete necessary training and follow safety policies, procedures and processes


• Minimum 6 months experience using material handling equipment and driving a forklift


• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in material handling field


• Ability to read and communicate in English and perform basic math functions


• Demonstrated ability to perform repetitive tasks with focus on instructions and safety


• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail


• Ability to prioritize with an emphasis on quality of work and sense of urgency


• Ability to further develop computer skills such as email and reports as necessary


• Ability to hold themselves accountable for their areas of responsibility and for their actions


• Willingness and desire to perform responsibilities accurately and efficiently with ahigh level of customer service


• Ability to be available to work overtime and alternate shifts based on customer’s needs


• Ability to work well with all levels of the organization in various areas of responsibility


• Ability to successfully obtain a forklift certification (both written and practical tests)


• Ability and willingness to cross train in other areas for back up coverage as needed


• Experience demonstrating successful support of a positive safety culture


• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation(s)

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Prior experience in a warehouse or production environment in a material handling role


• Greater than one year experience in a material handling role


• Extensive knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in material handling field

Company Description

We are a customer-focused, integrated maintenance company operating projects throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states. If you are seeking employment with a dedicated industry leader, and committed to safely improving and perfecting our industry, you may be a candidate for GreenWood. We look for skilled, experienced, and qualified professionals in maintenance, construction and plant services. GreenWood offers unique opportunities in professional development and growth featuring an outstanding benefits plan and training program.

If you feel your values align with the culture at GreenWood, Inc., and you can provide a long-standing track record of safety, skills, dependability, and accountability, we invite you to peruse our Job Postings to determine if there is an opportunity that interests you. Applicants must be willing to abide by our Zero Incident philosophy in order to work at GreenWood, Inc.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match


• Medical Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Paid Holidays


• Floating Holidays


• Paid Vacation Time


• Paid Sick Time


• Life Insurance


• Disability Insurance


• Prescription Insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Various Voluntary Policies Available


• Safety Training


• Continuous Learning Environment