Distribution Center Associate

OmniCable•Carol Stream, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

OmniCable, a leading North American redistributor of wire and cable, committed to empowering distribution partners and creating meaningful career opportunities for our employees is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate to join our team. In this role, your primary responsibility will be operating production equipment, either a Rim Drive or a Re-spooler that assists in cutting wire to a predetermined length. Besides cutting wire, an associate could also be asked to perform other standard order fulfillment tasks.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States
Minimum of 18 years of age
HS Diploma or equivalent
Basic math skills
A high energy, dependable teamwork attitude and effective communication skills
Willingness to occasionally work overtime or weekends for additional compensation
Ability to bend, twist, lift up to 50 lbs. and stand up to 8 hours a day
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Responsibilities

Operating a forklift/order picker for pulling and putting away stock, order processing, loading and unloading trailers.
Inspect inbound stock for quality, count, and type. Ensure purchase order, packing slip and bill of lading for receipt accuracy; Process stock through computer entry while preparing inventory for put-away.
Select shipping method based on best practices to meet company requirements and customer expectations; Prepare orders for both LTL and small parcel shipment; Verify shipments are packed properly and accurately to ensure customer satisfaction.
Operate different value adding wire machinery within the DC for order fulfillment. Typical equipment used includes stripe/dye machines, wire stripper, twister and lashing equipment.
Follow safety standards for the specific job including filling out required equipment checklists; Responsible for keeping Distribution Center clean and organized; Follow strict adherence to 5S Standards of the work area.