- Location
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Department
- Operations
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a reliable and motivated Warehouse Associate to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting daily warehouse operations, including receiving, organizing, and preparing orders for delivery. The Warehouse Associate ensures products are handled safely and efficiently, maintains accurate inventory, and contributes to smooth warehouse operations that support excellent customer service.
Duties/Responsibilities
• Unloads and delivers cases of products to customers.
• Communicates with the routing administrator to coordinate delivery scheduling.
• Handles merchandise with care to ensure products arrive in top condition.
• Performs inventory control functions to maintain accuracy.
• Picks and pulls orders with precision, verifying product received.
• Organizes and maintains warehouse supplies and staging areas.
• Returns signed delivery paperwork daily.
• Shrink-wraps pallets by hand as needed.
• Keeps production and staging lanes clear to maximize efficiency.
• Operate a forklift when needed.
• Responsible for maintaining an organized, clean and safe warehouse environment. Adhere to laws requiring warehouse safety protocols as well as company standards
• Ensure product is located in appropriate locations.
• Report any product damages, loss or unsellable conditions to management team
• Handle merchandise with care to insure it arrives at the store in the best possible condition
• Communicate with team members in different departments regarding situations that arise related to their accounts inventory or orders
• Provide excellent customer service on the phone and during delivery
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Requirements/Qualifications
- Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
- Willingness to adhere to safety procedures and warehouse best practices.
- Good written and verbal communication skills; second language a plus.
- Strong customer service skills and team-oriented attitude.
- Previous experience in warehouse or distribution operations preferred.
- Ability to lift, move, and carry objects up to 50 lbs. for extended periods.
- Ability to push and pull up to 200 lbs.
- Ability to operate manual and electric pallet jacks.
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
“We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.”