Associate, Warehouse - WA

Weber Blackstone • Huntley, IL

5d • $19 - $21

About The Position

The Associate, Warehouse safely and efficiently moves products into, through, and out of the Global Distribution Center using powered industrial trucks and handheld RF scanners. The role involves receiving, storing, verifying, staging, and loading products, while communicating with warehouse management and following safety procedures.

The position operates on 2nd shift. Associates unload import/export containers and domestic trailers, inspect products and trailers, place products in designated storage locations, prepare products for outbound shipments, and document shipment details. They also verify inventory and staged orders, report discrepancies or damage, apply shipping labels when required, seal containers and trailers, shrink-wrap products, and hand-stack freight.

The successful candidate is expected to meet productivity and attendance standards, follow company rules and instructions, work ethically and dependably, observe safety and security procedures, and adapt to changing work demands. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Weber Approved Powered Industrial Truck License.
• English-language ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Basic mathematical skills, including counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Basic computer skills to check stock and make appropriate transfers.
• Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality, dependability, ethical conduct, adaptability, and adherence to safety and security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down powered industrial trucks using forks and clamps.
• Operate stand-up reach trucks.
• Operate vertical lifts and use fall-protection equipment properly.
• Unload import/export containers and domestic trailers at the receiving dock.
• Check unloaded products for correct models and counts, and report damage.
• Move products from the receiving dock to their proper storage locations.
• Read and understand documentation for receiving products and placing them in storage.
• Read and understand documentation for removing products from storage and staging them for outbound shipments.
• Stage products safely and efficiently.
• Operate handheld scanners.
• Verify product counts, product-to-location accuracy, and warehouse overages or shortages as required.
• Verify that staged products are accurately picked and staged.
• Report inventory discrepancies and damaged products.
• Apply shipping labels to products when required.
• Load import/export containers and domestic trailers, and verify trailers are free of nails, debris, and other issues before loading.
• Verify the correct shipment is being loaded and record the container or trailer ID.
• Seal import/export containers and domestic trailers.
• Shrink-wrap products and hand-stack freight.
• Follow attendance, punctuality, safety, security, and company policy requirements; perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive dental insurance.
• Access to services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match based on the collective bargaining agreement.
• Paid time off based on the collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED