Warehouse Associate - Temp

Caleb Cook Foundation, LLC; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Caleb Cook Foundation is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join their team in Elgin, IL. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient order fulfillment and shipping operations in a clean and safe environment. Responsibilities include picking, packing, and shipping orders for B2B and B2C customers, as well as maintaining knowledge of all products. This full-time position requires strong physical abilities and basic warehouse skills.

Qualifications

• Entry-level warehouse associate with no prior experience required.
• Ability to lift 20 to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Familiar with following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities

• Order fulfillment using pick-to-light and RF technology.
• Shipping all outgoing products.
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety within the work environment.

Skills

Basic general warehouse layout

Order fulfillment

Item identification codes

Warehouse procedures

Ability to lift 20 to 50 pounds

Good math skills

Experience with heavy machinery

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

ERP systems

WMS systems

TMS systems

RF handhelds

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: David C Cook Elgin - Elgin, IL

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $15.99 - $22.45 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Warehouse

Description

Strategic Responsibility:

You build what matters at David C Cook. Employees are the cornerstone of our work. As a Warehouse Associate for David C Cook, it is your job to ensure our customers receive the quality products they need to build lasting relationships. All this in a clean, safe environment that uses the latest technology. You can do the type of work that matters. An ideal candidate is an initiative-taker who prioritizes the detail of getting the task done correctly the first time and is willing to grow and learn from those in the organization. You will become a trusted member of a highly flexible, adaptive, and quality-conscious Sr. Warehouse Associate Team. The primary focus is to ensure our customers continuously receive their orders picked correctly, free of damage, packed, wrapped, labeled, and shipped according to our customer's timelines, specifications, and requirements. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to all activities with P/P/S to our B2B, B2C, and a full menu of value-added services and product returns.

Job Description:

Order fulfillment/picking using pick-to-light and RF technology for B2B customer orders according to pick sheet and routing guide and work instruction (correct item, quantity, specification)

Pick and prepare Amazon third-party fulfillment inventory and supply according to work instructions (correct item, quantity, and specification)

Perform assembly and kitting projects (may include packaging assembly, counting, printing labels, and detailed by-work instruction

Pick and prepare B2b and B2C orders using pick-to-light and pick sheet for full case and pallet picking

Responsible for shipping all outgoing products

Working in an ERP, WMS, TMS, or other business-critical software.

Limited volume may include international paperwork and additional forms

Identify incorrect items/orders and immediately correct and notify the supervisor

Returns - Receiving, opening, inspecting, staging, disposing of, cleaning, repacking returned products, and crediting customer returns.

Repackaging and palletizing of products for delivery to warehouse and or resale.

Maintain knowledge of all products carried by David C Cook

Monitor and order critical p/p/s supplies and goods as needed

Work in a team-based environment to pick, pack, and ship orders to our customers.

Contribute to a safe work environment and keep work areas neat, clean, and secure, continuously focusing on housekeeping and safety.

Interact with supervisors, leads, and workgroups as you exchange information

Participate in the implementation and contribute ideas and suggestions for continuous improvements to the distribution process in a group setting.

Assignment to other functional tasks may be done daily or less than daily.

All other duties and special projects are as assigned.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Required Skills:

• As an entry-level warehouse associate, you must know basic general warehouse layout, order fulfillment, item identification codes, warehouse procedures, and familiarity with following SOPs.
• Able to pick, pack, stack, wrap, move, arrange, load, unload, count, and rotate items on/off equipment.
• Requires the ability to lift 20 to 50 pounds cartons repetitively and the ability to lift 100 pounds if needed while being assisted by a team member.
• Can walk and stand 8-10 hours per day
• Able to read, copy, and record figures and are comfortable with numbers, and have good math skills
• Able to complete appropriate forms relating to stock description, quantity, unit of measure, and labeling requirements for incoming and outgoing materials.
• Basic skill in the use of shrink-wrap, void-fill machine, strapping equipment, manual dollies, pallet jacks, carts, and hand tools used in material handling tasks such as wrenches, drills, pliers, strapping, and stretch wrapping tools and equipment, tape fasteners, metal band sheers, and related equipment.
• Experience with heavy machinery, such as Sit-down, Stand-up, Order Picker Forklifts, and electric and manual pallet jacks.

People-Related Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Promote a culture based on our core values
• Follow established facility safety policies and safe job procedures
• Work with a variety of employees throughout the day to effectively communicate needs and perform job-related tasks
• Proven ability to work in a team setting
• Serve as a positive role model and contribute to team effort by supporting all employees in our organization
• Ensure customer requirements are met
• Conduct business with the highest level of honesty and integrity
• Ability to Interface with plant management, supervisors, and production personnel

Formal Education: High-School graduate or G.E.D equivalence

Specialized Knowledge/Certification: ERP, WMS, TMS, Handheld Scanners, RF handhelds, Pick-to-Light, and beginner-level skills in Microsoft Excel & Word.

Equipment Knowledge: Automatic carton sealers, automatic carton packaging equipment, kit building equipment, cold/hot sealing, and material handling equipment, including various types of forklifts, lift truck certification, and essential lift truck maintenance.

On the job Years of Experience: 0-2 years experience as a Warehouse Associate in B2B and B2C in a P/P/S environment to achieve daily service level goals.

The job Activity Experience: You will have on-the-job experience in ALL activity areas of the following: pick, pack, ship, for B2B and B2C, Value Added Services – hot seal, cold seal, kit building, stickering, inserting, reworking, cleaning, recovering, QA., special projects

Core Competencies:

• Self-starter
• Positive attitude
• Good task focus
• Organized
• Likes responsibility
• Not opposed to others’ ideas
• Accurate
• Job was done in a timely fashion
• Trusting
• Not easily overwhelmed
• Contribute to a working environment of mutual Christian encouragement by upholding Christian standards in all working practices and relationships

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. David C Cook is a dynamic work environment where positions evolve and change. As a result, the Company reserves the right to modify, delete or add job responsibilities, metrics, and benchmarks as necessary to meet business needs. In addition, expectations of performance will be defined in regular performance discussions.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.