Warehouse Associate I - 1st Shift - Onsite, Romeoville

Hach • Romeoville, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate I is responsible for handling incoming and outgoing materials, reagents, instruments, or equipment to meet customer expectations. Duties include receiving, shipping, and inventory/material control, along with manual and clerical work using systems such as a warehouse management system. The role also supports manufacturing workflow through planning, scheduling, coordination, and reporting; monitors workflow and helps prioritize activities in the assigned distribution area; and maintains compliance with relevant local, national, and international guidelines. The position may also support fulfillment administration and processes.

This role is part of the Packing Department in Romeoville, Illinois, and is performed onsite. The associate verifies, packs, audits, and inspects orders to help ensure accuracy, compliance, quality, and safe delivery to customers. The role reports to the Distribution Area Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 months of prior packing experience.
• Must be in good standing, with no final warnings.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Completion of the Warehouse Associate training program.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual language skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify items to ensure order accuracy.
• Pack quality products according to standard work and compliance requirements so products are safely delivered to customers.
• Pack hazardous and non-hazardous orders according to pick ticket instructions.
• Audit and inspect orders before staging and shipping, including checking labels and confirming documents match packed cartons.
• Escalate inventory inaccuracies to inventory control.
• Investigate aged and missing orders.
• Comply with company safety and housekeeping policies.
• Complete daily and weekly 5S activities.
• Participate in meetings, projects, Kaizens, and cross-training, and assist with training new employees.
• Support receiving, shipping, inventory/material control, workflow coordination, scheduling, prioritization, and reporting as needed.

Benefits

• Professional onboarding and training options.
• Career coaching and development opportunities.
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off for eligible employees.
• Bonus pay eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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