Warehouse Logistics Associate

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

Job summary

NEFCO is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support distribution operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, packing, and dispatching construction materials. The role involves maintaining accurate inventories, using NEFCO ERP software, RF scanning, and forklift operation.

A high school diploma and basic computer skills are required, with overtime possible to meet business needs. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday with 40 hours and potential overtime based on NEFCO needs.

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 a plus.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must have a positive, hard-working attitude.
• Ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to stand 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists in pulling and staging orders.
• Maintains bin locations.
• Supports 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.
• Communicates consistently with management and branch personnel.
• Verifies inventory against purchase orders for accuracy.
• Receives inventory into the NEFCO ERP software system.
• Stages/Shelving inventory.
• Uses RF technology to pick orders and verifies items.
• Sends picked orders to packing department.
• Packs goods following NEFCO processes and procedures.
• Loads trucks with packed orders in a specified sequence.

Skills

Multitasking

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NEFCO ERP software

RF technology

Forklift operation

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

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

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 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.