Seasonal Warehouse Associate, Friday - Sunday

Office Depot • Carol Stream, IL

20h

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for daily customer order fulfillment activities within an assigned area(s) of a distribution facility. This position is responsible for demonstrating safety and operational expertise within a quality and productivity driven environment. This position will be required to proficiently perform at least one or more distribution-related activities (e.g., order filling, shipping, receiving) on a regular basis. 1. Perform one or more distribution-related functions that allow, as the business requires, assignment across various functions such as checking, picking, packing, replenishment, bin/bulk order fill, bin/bulk stocking, shipping, receiving/returns, sorting, or loading (as applicable to operation). Assignment to other functional tasks may be done on a daily or less than daily basis. 2. May, on occasion, operate a pallet jack to move product around 3. Contribute to a safe work environment through continuous focus on housekeeping and safety 4. Demonstrate a commitment to our company’s core values 5. Interact with supervisors, leads, and/or work groups with information exchanges related to immediate tasks 6. Participate in the implementation and contribute ideas and suggestions for continuous improvements to the distribution process in a group setting 7. Work in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education preferred
• No previous experience required
• Basic ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, using the English language
• Basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication)
• Basic computer skills (accessing and navigating the internet; familiar with the keyboard; opening, closing and saving documents)
• Ability to lift a minimum of 70 pounds regularly, up to 150 pounds infrequently
• Ability to push, pull, grasp, and fine manipulation of equipment using hands is ongoing throughout the work hours
• Walking on uneven surfaces possible, though infrequently
• Basic level experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (start shift early and/or stay until the work is complete)
• Exhibited good job performance and behavior as measured through indicators such as teamwork, attendance, quality, and productivity, etc.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year previous related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform one or more distribution-related functions that allow, as the business requires, assignment across various functions such as checking, picking, packing, replenishment, bin/bulk order fill, bin/bulk stocking, shipping, receiving/returns, sorting, or loading (as applicable to operation). Assignment to other functional tasks may be done on a daily or less than daily basis.
• May, on occasion, operate a pallet jack to move product around
• Contribute to a safe work environment through continuous focus on housekeeping and safety
• Demonstrate a commitment to our company’s core values
• Interact with supervisors, leads, and/or work groups with information exchanges related to immediate tasks
• Participate in the implementation and contribute ideas and suggestions for continuous improvements to the distribution process in a group setting
• Work in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment

Benefits

• The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees