Warehouse Assistant

Kehoe Designs Inc•Chicago, IL

18h•$18•Onsite

About The Position

THE WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MOVING, STORING, COVERING, AND PREPARING PROPS AND FURNITURE FOR WAREHOUSE STORAGE OR INTO BINS FOR DELIVERY. THE WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT REPORTS TO THE WAREHOUSE MANAGER AND MAY TAKE DIRECTION FROM THE WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT MANAGER AND WAREHOUSE LEAD. Each employee works together to strive to create the best design company by improving communication, showing genuine care for each other and the company, focusing on delivering quality, and demonstrating professionalism through personal excellence, with a shared passion, dedication, and commitment to providing exceptional value to our clients.

Requirements

Ability to understand, read and speak simple English.
Good verbal communication skills to communicate successfully with the Warehouse team.
Ability to interpret pull sheets.
Must be able to provide the following tools for use during the work shift: wire cutter and utility knife.
Good knowledge and ability to use tools and equipment that may include: hammer, screwdriver, hand drill, tape measure, dollies, and 8 foot and 12 foot ladders.
Ability to work flexible schedules to include evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with proper packing methods is helpful.

Responsibilities

Learns inventory and pull sheets to successfully fill event orders.
Prepares props and furniture for events to include but not limited to: wrapping fabric and vinyl, drilling holes, nailing, hammering, hand and spray painting, polishing, cleaning and staining.
Wraps furniture and props for delivery; unwraps inventory as needed.
Cleans and sweeps work space to ensure workspace is organized, safe and free from obstacles and debris.
Complies with all department and company safety guidelines, procedures, and rules.
Mentors safe work practices to co-workers and team.
Completes all safety training as directed and within established timelines.
Interfaces professionally with all people, internal and external, in a kind and respectful manner.
Tracks and enters time and assigns hours and tasks to appropriate events and jobs in time and attendance system.
Completes all Human Resources and Payroll tasks and notifications through the Employee Self Service Online Portal on a weekly basis, as directed and within established timelines.
Assists in other departments as needed and directed.
May perform other duties as required.