Warehouse Operator

Uzin Utz North America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in flooring installation systems is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Chicago. The role involves supporting shipping, receiving, and inventory management while adhering to high-quality standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably 1+ years of warehouse experience. Join a diverse team committed to excellence in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1+ years of related warehouse experience.
• Ability to lift and move up to 55 pounds without assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and depth perception.

Responsibilities

• Pick, check, and pack products from the warehouse.
• Stage, load, and unload products.
• Fulfill customer orders by accurately selecting products.

Skills

Quantity

Quality Management

Mathematical

Cost Consciousness

Diversity

Ethics

Organizational Support

Safety and Security

Adaptability

Attendance/Punctuality

Education

High school degree, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Join our growing team as a Warehouse Associate in Waco, TX!

Why You Should Apply:

We’re looking for motivated individuals to help us with inventory, packing, and shipping.We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every voice is heard and valued.

Who We Are:

Uzin Utz North America, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of flooring installation systems and serves as the North American subsidiary of Uzin Utz SE, based in Ulm, Germany. Founded in 1911, Uzin Utz SE is a fourth-generation family-owned company and a global producer of comprehensive product systems for the preparation, installation, and maintenance of all types of floor coverings.

In the United States, Uzin Utz North America offers its products under the renowned UZIN, WOLFF, and PALLMANN brand names, delivering industry-leading solutions for flooring professionals.

Job Overview:

The Warehouse Associate will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the shipping, receiving, distribution, handling, storing, and conservation of products within the established guidelines and according to the Company’s high quality standards in a safe and efficient manner.

Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Essential functions may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.

• Pick, check, and pack products from the warehouse.
• Stage, load, and unload products.
• Set up and duties associated with raw material screens of bulk off-loading of materials pneumatically conveyed.
• Communicate immediately to lead person or manager any discrepancies or nonconformities found on received and stored materials, tools, and/or finished products.
• Identify and store raw materials, supplies and products as directed by managers and enter quantities in warehouse management system.
• Accurately and promptly determine items to be picked, gathered or distributed by read and administer daily shipping schedule and instructions, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions.
• Fulfil customer orders by accurately selecting products as specified on the pick tickets. This is accomplished by arranging the orders on pallets, systematically recording product, and conveying the order to the packaging stations to be stretch-wrapped.
• Convey products, materials, and/or finished goods to and/or from warehouse locations for use in the production process or in preparation for shipment by effectively operating material handling equipment such as industrial lift trucks, electric walkie, pallet jacks, etc.
• Sort, place, and identify materials and/or products on racks, block storage, shelves, or bins according to pre-determined sequence such as: FIFO-principles, Product Code, or Warehouse location.
• Record and verify that orders ready for shipment comply with the all pick ticket specifications.
• Safely and carefully load and unload materials off trucks and/or containers with stacked finished products, including the setup and operation of raw materials off-loading screens.
• Assist other operators as directed by supervisors in performing all activities associated with product warehousing and any other task assigned by supervisors.
• Ensure housekeeping is maintained and meets standards at all times.
• Production team backup when needed
• Other duties as required.

Education, Licensing, and Certifications
Preferred

• High school degree, GED, or equivalent

Experience
Preferred

• 1+ years of related warehouse experience

Competencies, Skills, and Knowledge

Required

• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Mathematical – Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Cost Consciousness - Processes and moves pallets to minimize damage and loss of all materials.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - notifies manager in advance of absences when possible.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, feel, talk and hear.
• Employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds without assistance; and up to 2,500 lbs. with assistance.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, exposed to vibration, working near moving mechanical parts, extreme cold and extreme heat as well as wet and/or humid conditions.
• Constant and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as: steel-toed boots, safety goggles, gloves, respirators, etc. is required.