Warehouse Operations Associate I - Processor

Visual Comfort & Co.; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays: 7 paid holidays + 2 floatin

Training & development

Health benefits

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Job summary

Visual Comfort & Co. is seeking a warehouse associate to coordinate daily warehouse activities, oversee receiving, storage, and shipping, and support supervisors with scheduling and resource allocation.

You will work closely with procurement, logistics, and customer service to resolve issues, ensure on-time shipments, and uphold our standards of dependability and teamwork. Flexibility for varied shifts is required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ warehousing experience.
• Proficiency with JDE, RDS, DSI, SQL and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Willingness to work weekends and flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities: receiving, storage, and shipping.
• Monitor workflow and identify bottlenecks to improve productivity.
• Assist in scheduling and resource allocation to support supervisors.
• Handle complex shipping and receiving tasks, including high‑value or sensitive shipments.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and customer service to meet deadlines.
• Contribute to a team environment and uphold company values and schedule discipline.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

JDE

RDS

DSI

SQL

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who we are:

Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting, ceiling fans, system controls and automated shading solutions from the most influential designers in the world. We are proud to offer a market-leading range of premium products across categories, styles and price points, remaining committed to beautiful design and, above all, a world-class customer experience.

Visual Comfort Offers:

• Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 6:30pm
• Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
• Compensation: Competitive compensation plan
• Health Benefits: Visual Comfort covers the majority of employee medical premiums, and offers competitive vision and dental coverage available starting the first of the month following your start date.
• Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.

How success is defined:

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities: Oversee receiving, storage, and shipping operations to ensure efficiency.
• Monitor workflow and productivity: Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
• Assist in scheduling and resource allocation: Support supervisors in planning labor and equipment needs.
• Handle complex shipping and receiving tasks: Manage high-value or sensitive shipments and resolve issues promptly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work with procurement, logistics, and customer service to meet deadlines.
• Works effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems.
• Exhibits and adheres to the established Visual Comfort Company Values.
• Must demonstrate commitment, dependability, punctuality, and adherence to agreed-upon schedule. While being present in the workplace to effectively collaborate and communicate amongst co-workers and teams.

What you will bring:

• 1 - 3 years’ previous experience in a warehousing environment
• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate is preferred
• Strong aptitude for and proficiency navigating JDE, RDS, DSI, SQL and all Microsoft Office programs
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Ability to achieve results both independently and through others by fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation
• Demonstrate exceptional communication across all contact channels, including email, chat and phone
• Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends, early mornings, late evenings, if/when needed
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for this role

Compensation Range: $21.62

Compensation for this position is based on applicable, job-related factors, which may include, where relevant to the position, skills, qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications, and geographic work location, consistent with applicable law.

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