Warehouse Operative

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27.5 holiday days per year

Pension plan

Online learning library access

Employee support programs

Five paid volunteer hours per year

Exclusive discounts via Deel

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join the Life Science Division in Chicago. You will process shipments safely and efficiently, ensuring accuracy in sorting, packing, loading, and unloading pharmaceutical products with temperature control.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, staging outbound goods, and handling domestic and international freight while maintaining quality and compliance. Strong English skills and physical endurance are required.

Qualifications

• Fluent oral and written English required; Dutch is beneficial.
• Ability to meet physical demands and operate equipment.
• Experience in warehouse settings is desirable but not required.
• Typing and data entry skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks.
• Pull and stage outbound goods using the loading manifest.
• Check in and load out domestic and international freight.
• Maintain temperature control continuously.
• Manage temperature data loggers and freezer equipment.
• Perform monthly stock checks and assist with quality forms.

Skills

English proficiency

Typing skills

Manual handling

Time management

Organization

Reliability

Dependability

Tools

FLT license

PPT license

VNA license

Job description

Introduction

Move the world with us!

AIT is a global freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Chicago. Are you looking for an exciting and varied job? Then you are exactly right for us! Become part of the international supply chain and move the world with us!

Does that sound interesting? Then make AIT Worldwide Logistics the next stop on your career ladder!

Overview

The Warehouse Operative will work within the Life Science Division. They will be responsible for processing shipments in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring operational excellence, efficiency, and customs satisfaction, through sorting, packing, loading, and unloading pharmaceutical and related products.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks.


• Pull and stage outbound goods using loading manifest.


• Check in/load out domestic and international freight.


• Maintaining temperature control requirements at all times.


• Put freight and products away in designated areas.


• Re-weigh freight / cargo as directed; basic math skills required.


• Execute all Dangerous Goods shipments in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.


• Managing equipment such as fridges and freezers.


• Defrosting freezers and undertaking basic maintenance, e.g. cleaning freezer filters.


• Helping to set up temperature mapping tests.


• Managing temperature data logger stocks.


• Completion of forms relating to Quality.


• Working with the eQMS, DOT Compliance.


• Performing monthly stock checks.


• Dealing with Customer enquiries.


• Organize some export shipments via courier service.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience is desirable but not required.


• Knowledge of airport codes destinations and basic geography knowledge.


• FLT/Rech Truck/VNA/PPT licenses desirable, although not essential.


• Expertise in GDP related quality assurance desirable, but not essential.


• Fluent oral and written English is a must, Dutch is beneficial.


• Exhibits typing skills/or data entry skills.


• Manual handling skills.


• Basic administration skills.


• Able to operate and control equipment.


• Literacy and numeracy.


• Reliability and dependability.


• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.


• Excellent time management and organizational skills

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarding company headquartered in Chicago USA. For more than 40 years, customers have relied on AIT as an industry leader for supply chain solutions with a consultative approach, a global network and trusted partners in virtually every industry. These include aviation, automotive, consumer retail, food, government, healthcare, high-tech, industrial and life sciences. Backed by sustainable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model enables customized door-to-door deliveries by sea, air, land and rail - on time and on budget. With experienced teammates, in more than 100 global locations across Asia, Europe, India and North America, AIT offers full-service options, these include customs brokerage, warehouse management and all-round worry-free services.

What AIT Can Offer You

We believe in rewarding your talent and supporting your growth. In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, you’ll enjoy:

• 27.5 holiday days per year to relax and recharge


• A solid pension plan to secure your future


• Access to an online learning library and regular training opportunities to support your professional growth


• Employee support programs focused on your well-being


• Five paid volunteer hours per year, giving you time to make a difference


• Exclusive employee discounts through Deel, adding extra perks to your everyday life