Warehouse Associate - Illinois Location

General Technologies•West Dundee, IL

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for completing warehouse functions accurately and on time, maintaining records of incoming and outgoing shipments, preparing items for shipment, and safely operating a forklift. The role involves filling customer orders and delivering them to the delivery platform in accordance with company standards for safety, security, and productivity. The associate is accountable for the completeness and correctness of orders and checks outbound shipments for accuracy and readiness for customer delivery. The position also supports receiving, inventory counts, warehouse organization, cleanliness, and accurate records. Duties may change as GTI continues to grow. Reasonable accommodations for persons with defined disabilities will be considered, discussed, offered, and implemented upon request where required by law and where they do not create an undue hardship.

Requirements

Must be able to read and write in English.
Must have experience safely operating a sit-down forklift.
Must promote safety and consistently protect oneself, others, and company property from harm.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must be able to count accurately and solve simple arithmetic problems.
Must work well with others as part of a team.
Must be able to understand and carry out instructions with guidance from a Lead or Manager and minimal supervision.
Must have basic to intermediate computer skills.
Must work in an organized and safe manner.
Must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
Must have the physical stamina and strength required for the work.
Must be flexible and able to work extended hours and weekends when required.
Attendance must be 98% or better.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a warehouse setting.
Experience as an Order Puller or in a similar role.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Follow order pick sheets to pull orders accurately and prepare them for immediate shipping.
Safely operate warehouse equipment, including a pallet jack and sit-down forklift.
Pull, load, and unload freight and incoming inventory without damaging parts, company equipment, or third-party equipment.
Keep the supervisor or manager updated on order progress and alert them when problems arise.
Promote quality through accuracy and thoroughness while working at a fast pace.
Follow warehouse rules and procedures for organization, cleanliness, handling partial pallets, and grouping parts by series.
Demonstrate awareness of safety procedures and work in a clean, organized manner.
Support monthly cycle counts to validate inventory quantities.
Maintain warehouse inventory so it is ready for cycle counts and audits.
Support warehouse organization, cleanliness, and accurate pallet information.
Follow proper receiving procedures, including detailed shipment counts.
Maintain orderly records for received shipments requiring Certificates.
Keep the assigned warehouse area organized, clean, and properly labeled.
Perform general housekeeping.