Warehouse Specialist

Office Depot; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Depot in Carol Stream is hiring a Warehouse Specialist to maintain key department experience, including receiving, production, and inventory control. The role involves cross-training, training new hires, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced distribution center.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to SOPs, with a Monday–Thursday shift and a starting pay of $21.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of warehouse, distribution, or supply chain experience.

Responsibilities

• Cross train in all departments to perform multiple distribution-related tasks.
• Work in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment and coordinate with leadership.
• Promote a safe, clean, team-oriented workplace.
• Monitor production and resolve issues, escalating to leadership as needed.
• Support Lean initiatives and continuous improvement in distribution processes.
• Train new hires and retrain team members on SOPs.
• Communicate new processes and procedures to groups or individuals.
• Uphold Office Depot core values.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Power equipment operation

Job description

Location: Carol Stream

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 6:00am Start time

Pay: $21.00/hour

Overview

The purpose of the Warehouse Specialist is to maintain key department experience and knowledge that require unique skills and training as identified by management. These unique positions involve specific areas of experience and training within the facility such as receiving, production, inventory control and administration. Warehouse Specialists will be required to assist in the training of employees, conduct observations to ensure SOP adherence, support the roll out and training of new processes and procedures and assist in creating a culture of continuous improvement. The job also includes encouraging a team oriented, safe and clean working environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Cross train in all departments as required, learning multiple jobs in distribution center to perform multiple distribution-related functions that allow, as the business requires, assignment across various functions. Assignment to other functional tasks may be done on a daily or less than daily basis
• Work in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment. Interact with leadership and work groups sharing information related to immediate tasks
• Actively contribute to and influence other associates in maintaining a safe, clean work environment and displaying a positive team spirit / attitude
• Assist in monitoring production and resolve production problems by identifying/locating barriers. Escalate difficult problems to the location leadership team
• Drive the Lean culture within the operation. Actively seek to support implementation of and contribute ideas / suggestions for continuous improvement to the distribution processes
• Train new hires and retrains team associates as required. Ensure SOP’s are rolled out and training completed
• Effective communicator in assigned role. May be asked to assist in communicating new processes and procedures. Train groups of associates as well as individual training
• Demonstrate a commitment to Office Depot core values

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education preferred
• Minimum 3 years warehouse, distribution, supply chain experience

Other Information

• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, using the English language
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems and equipment
• Basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication)
• Knowledge of the operation of a personal computer (PC)
• Knowledge of the operation of power/mobile equipment; may require additional training and/or certification on additional power equipment
• Ability to lift a minimum of 70 pounds regularly, up to 150 pounds infrequently
• Ability to push, pull, grasp, and fine manipulation of equipment using hands is ongoing throughout the work hours
• Walking on uneven surfaces possible, though infrequently
• Must be able to perform the duties performed by the associates they lead
• Basic level experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work a flexible schedule is a plus (start shift early and/or stay until the work is complete)
• Exhibited good job performance and behavior as measured through indicators such as teamwork, attendance, quality and productivity, etc.

About The ODPGroup:The ODPGroup, through its business entities ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot,is a leading provider of products,services, and technology solutionsthrough an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores.

Commitment to Safety:We are committed tomaintaininga safe and healthy work environment for ourCoworkers and our customers. AllCoworkers are expected to support our operational safety culture by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns.

Disclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed byCoworkersassigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skillsrequired ofCoworkersso classified. Other duties may be assigned.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunities to move and grow within our organization!You may be eligible toparticipatein an incentive program, paidin accordance withthe IncentivePlanterms and conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity:The company is committed toprovidingequal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction recordspursuant totheCity & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Application Deadline:The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has beenfilled.