Warehouse Logistics Associate

NEFCO; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

NEFCO is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support distribution operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, packing and dispatching delivery trucks for construction materials. The role reports to the Logistics Supervisor and requires accurate ERP usage and safe warehouse practices.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday with potential overtime based on NEFCO needs. The position is non-exempt, with responsibility for maintaining inventory accuracy and operating warehouse

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 is a plus.
• Must have a positive, hard-working attitude and multitask effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to stand on concrete floors for long periods.
• Must be able to work in varying climate conditions and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment and recertification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, manage inventory, pick and pack construction supply material.
• Assist in pulling and staging orders.
• Maintain bin locations and ensure warehouse safety and cleanliness.
• Assist in cycle counting for inventory accuracy.
• Operate forklift and participate in safety trainings and meetings.
• Communicate with management and branch personnel.
• Receive and verify inventory against purchase orders and ship/pack orders for delivery.

Skills

Multitask

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP software

RF technology

Job description

Description

Job Summary: Reporting to the Logistics Supervisor, this position for all activities relating to distribution operations executing all receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, packing of construction supply material and dispatching of delivery trucks for delivery of construction supply material.

Job Duties

• 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

May Perform Receiving And Shipping Functions As Follows

• Verifying inventory against purchase orders for accuracy
• Receiving inventory into the NEFCO ERP software system
• Staging/Shelving inventory
• Uses RF technology to pick orders and verifies items
• Sends picked orders to packing department
• Pack goods following NEFCO processes and procedures
• Loads trucks with packed orders in a specified sequence

Details

• Monday – Friday
• Typically 40 hours (OT available depending on NEFCO needs)

Requirements

• 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 a plus
• Basic computer skills
• Must have a positive, hard-working attitude
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to stands on concrete floor for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in various climate conditions such as cold, heat, humidity for a long period of time
• Ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, crawl and twist for lifting
• Ability to safely lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to review and interpret computer images and written documents
• 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 and adapting to a fast-paced environment with ever changing priorities
• This is a non-exempt position, eligible for overtime.