Senior Warehouse Associate - Wire Cutting (2nd Shift)

Wesco • Alsip, IL

174d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for an experienced warehouse worker as a Senior Warehouse Associate at our distribution facility. Your experience and knowledge of receiving, picking, packing, shipping, wire cutting, and light assembly shows how it impacts others. We are Wesco. We enable the connected world – you help turn on the lights.
Shift: Day, Afternoon & Evening Shifts Are Available. Start times for 2nd Shift vary by department and range from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
Transportation: This location is conveniently located near major bus routes, making it easily accessible by public transportation. Please check routes and schedules to ensure shift compatibility.
Why You’ll Love Wesco
When you join Wesco, you become part of a global leader in business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain management solutions. With our best-in-class product and services portfolio and our massive scale, there are endless opportunities for you to build your career with us.
A Day in The Life of a Senior Warehouse Associate
As a Senior Warehouse Associate you will be performing specialized wire cutting applications and other value added services within the warehouse such as subsequent manufacturing and assembling ready to install products. You will be responsible for operating a cutting machine to cut, prepare and ship specialized wire, cable and related materials to our customers’ orders.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent preferred
• 1 year of warehouse operations experience preferred
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Mechanical and technical aptitude
• Basic problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods
• Willingness to operate warehouse equipment, including power equipment

Nice To Haves

• Reach truck experience preferred
• Knowledge of electrical, construction or mechanical products preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate wire cutting machinery to prepare specialized wire cuts for shipment
• Calculate wire cutting length based on desired completion footage
• Visually inspect wire for imperfections and part number accuracy
• Maintain the wire aisle/wall in an orderly manner, follow housekeeping duties and safety requirements
• Load, unload and move material in a safe manner manually or by using a forklift or other approved device

Benefits

• In addition to training and development opportunities we offer educational assistance so you can pursue your passions
• A benefits package designed with your total well-being in mind including generous paid time off, comprehensive insurance options for you and your family, 401k, and more
• National discounts on commonly used items (computers, appliances, services, etc.)

What This Job Offers

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