Warehouse General Worker I

AIT Worldwide Logistics, INC.; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 21,490 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Vacation days

Sick days

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics, INC. is seeking individuals for manual labor roles that involve loading and unloading merchandise. Responsibilities include lifting cartons overhead, determining sorting needs, and maintaining documentation. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with some skills in reading, writing, and computer use. The position offers competitive wages between $15.60-$22.00, benefits such as medical, dental, and paid leave, alongside opportunities for performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift cartons overhead, up to 50 lbs continuously.
• Participate in safety policies and activities.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload cartons/boxes onto trailers/trucks.
• Sort cartons and maintain documentation.
• Follow health and safety regulations of AIT.

Skills

Reading and writing English

Knowledge of airport codes and basic geography

Typing skills/data entry skills

Participates in safety policies

Specialized computer knowledge

Education

High School GED or Work equivalent

Job description

Overview

Perform a wide variety of manual duties that involve physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads cartons / boxes of merchandise, materials, and product onto or off of trailers / trucks which involve the ability to lift cartons overhead. Spend majority of working hours lifting to 50 lbs. on a continuous basis
• Determine where cartons need to be sorted and placed. Stacks cartons / boxes onto pallets
• Maintain and verify documentation to facilitate the flow of merchandise onto trailers / trucks
• Follow all health and safety regulations of AIT
• Identify and remove defective products
• Put freight away in designated areas
• Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned as business demands are deemed necessary
• The wage range for this position is $15.60-$22.00 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience

Qualifications

Education Qualifications

• High School GED or Work equivalent Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Reading and writing English, knowledge of airport codes destinations and basic geography knowledge. (Medium proficiency)
• typing skills/or data entry skills (Low proficiency)
• Participates in safety policies, activities and implementations (Medium proficiency)
• Specialized computer knowledge (Low proficiency)

Other Skills We Hope to See

• A team player who works well with others - being respectful to our teammates is a Core Value!
• A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability and autonomy in your role.
• Growth mindset - being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently.
• Customer service focus - we serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our culture!

Benefits

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.