Warehouse Specialist: Forklift, Inventory & RF Tech

FERGUSON; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ferguson is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Chicago, IL. The role involves safely operating a stand-up forklift, selecting orders, and preparing shipments using RF devices. You will stock incoming materials and maintain a clean, safe workspace, while adhering to PPE requirements and safety rules.

The position requires 1–3 years of warehouse experience and a reliable, detail-oriented mindset in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years warehouse experience in shipping, receiving, delivery, or inventory management preferred.
• High attention to detail.
• Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Positive demeanor, dependability, and strong work ethic.
• Self-starter with ability to learn our systems quickly.
• Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
• Ability to lift items up to 50lbs regularly.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a stand-up forklift (order selector/cherry picker) to pull and prepare outbound customer orders.
• Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages.
• Use RF devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders.
• Verify, stage and stock all incoming material in a timely manner.
• Keep the workspace clean, safe and accident-free.
• Follow safety regulations and wear PPE, including harness when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work environment

Dependable

Self-starter

Safety-conscious

Tools

Electric pallet jack

RF devices

Job description

Ferguson is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Chicago, IL. The role involves safely operating a stand-up forklift, selecting orders, and preparing shipments using RF devices. You will stock incoming materials and maintain a clean, safe workspace, while adhering to PPE requirements and safety rules.

The position requires 1–3 years of warehouse experience and a reliable, detail-oriented mindset in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.