Warehouse Specialist

Southwire Company, LLC; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 30,899 - 33,241; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching & pension plan

Family and individual insurance packages

Paid time off & paid holidays

Long & short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement programs

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC seeks a dedicated individual for operational warehouse roles in Carol Stream, IL. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, safely operating a forklift, and ensuring efficient material staging.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, experience in forklift operation, and basic computer skills. Competitive benefits include health insurance, 401k matching, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience operating a forklift.
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours.
• Physical requirements such as lifting, bending and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Focus on excellent customer service.
• Operate forklift to load and unload trucks.
• Stage finished products.
• Enter data using warehouse computer applications.

Skills

Customer service

Forklift operation

Team-oriented

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal‑clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and job‑site power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value‑add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercise environmental stewardship and enhance the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?

Location: Carol Stream, IL

Shift: M-F 9a-5p

Pay Rate: $22.43 - $24.13

What you'll do:

• Focus on excellent customer service and take pride in every order we fill for our customers
• Operate forklift to load and unload trucks and move material in the warehouse or plant
• Stage finished products
• Enter data using warehouse computer applications
• Perform all duties and specific projects as assigned in a safe and productive manner

What you'll need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year experience operating a forklift
• Ability to work in a team‑oriented environment
• Must have basic computer skills – MS Excel, MS Word, Data Entry, SAP desirable
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10‑12 hours
• Meet physical requirements, such as lifting, bending and standing for long periods
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations
• Possess extreme attention to detail, organization and accuracy
• The ability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with matching & pension plan (eligible for pension after 1,000 hours worked)
• Family and individual insurance packages (health, life, dental, and vision)
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Long & short‑term disability
• Supplemental insurance plans
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Advancement & professional growth opportunities
• Parental leave
• & more

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.