General Warehouse Associates
Chicago, IL, US
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General Warehouse Associates

Founded in 1957, we have  a proven track record of success as a onesource supplier, known to Canadian wholesale and independent distributors for delivering high-quality tools, equipment and safety products and services and be the best in class supplier of professional tools and safety equipment to workers. This same commitment extends into the United States. We are a leading supplier of professional tool, equipment and safety products for workers.We  market its products in the United States under the American Forge & Foundry®, Pioneer®, KneePro, Ranpro®, PeakWorks®, Sellstrom®, Jackson Safety, DueNorth®, and KI® , . ourUSA location offers an unparalleled access to its brands through its partner distributor network servicing the industrial, construction, safety, and automotive aftermarket in North America. 

We are looking for a number of warehouse associates for the Day Shift. The Day Shift schedule is from Monday to Friday an either 6am to 2:30pm or 7am to 3:30pm.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the General Warehouse Associate will be a detail orientated individual with exceptional customer service skills who will be required to report in at our Elgin, IL location.

Key Responsibilities

• Load, unload and move products by hand or with basic material handling equipment

• Operate a variety of equipment to unload and load and move products

• Assemble and fill boxes and other cartons with items that need to be shipped

• Weigh products, wrap goods and pack and unpack products

• Prepare and print shipping labels corresponding to shipment’s needs

• Affix proper postage to each package in preparation for shipping

• Prepare and process customers’ orders by using various shipping system (e.g. USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.)

• Communicate with the carrier to coordinate the shipping schedule for the orders

• Process incoming requisitions which include picking, checking and packing orders

• Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices and other documents

• Restock bins; • Maintain and organize inventory

• Use the inventory control system to locate information, search orders or investigate discrepancies

• Maintain a clean and safe work area and update supplies as needed

• Other general warehouse duty as required

 

Education and Competencies:

• Physically able to lift heavy shipments and products up to 50 lbs. on daily basis

• Experience operating industrial lift trucks, pallet jack, and forklifts would be an asset

• Good communication skills (verbal and written)

• Detail oriented

• Ability to work at a fast pace with frequently changing dynamics

• Significant use of memory

• Ability to operate a computerized inventory control system and scan gun picking

• Team player with a positive attitude

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Able to work independently

• Customer Service oriented

• One year of related experience will be an asset but not required.

How to Apply:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package and are committed to providing our employees with work-life balance. If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume via e-mail complete with a cover letter.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our company,  however, only those who qualify will be contacted. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions at our company  are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We  will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

 

 

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