Warehouse Associate

Premier Systems•Buffalo Grove, IL

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate works at the Buffalo Grove, Illinois location on the first shift, from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch and two 15-minute paid breaks. The role pays $17.50 per hour, with weekly pay, and is a six-month contract with the possibility of extension. The position supports inbound and outbound warehouse operations, including shipment checks, staging, packing, inventory control, system transactions, and handling hazardous materials. The associate uses handheld RF scanners and a Warehouse Management System, maintains equipment, and follows site safety, housekeeping, quality, and ISO requirements. The role also includes repair-system and expense-order tasks, learning assigned products and processes, contributing to process improvements, and resolving basic operational problems under direct supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent vocational qualification.
Adhere to safety practices and regulations and maintain a safe work environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions and processes.
Ability to adapt quickly and support solution development.
Ability to understand and apply policies and procedures in routine tasks.
Physical ability to bend, scoop, and stand for extended periods.
Strong attendance record and positive attitude.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Lift up to 75 pounds without assistance.
Perform quality checks on inbound and outbound shipments.
Stage and pack outbound shipments in accordance with site policies.
Execute ERP system transactions for inbound and outbound shipments.
Update FMS for parcel and freight shipments.
Learn to use handheld RF scanners and the Warehouse Management System to fulfill orders.
Maintain inventory accuracy.
Handle and control hazardous materials for inbound and outbound shipments.
Comply with 5S safety and housekeeping practices and applicable regulations.
Complete required safety training and follow protocols in risk situations.
Use task-appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Obtain certification on powered industrial trucks, including a work assist vehicle (WAV), an off-the-ground order picker, a reach truck, a dock stocker, and powered pallet jacks.
Create repair RMAs and manage receiving and shipment issues within repair systems.
Develop familiarity with assigned products, processes, operational metrics, and software tools; follow basic work instructions and productivity and quality standards.
Provide input for continuous improvement, work-instruction documentation, and process standardization.
Resolve basic, limited-complexity problems under direct supervision and perform rudimentary analysis involving a limited number of factors.
Evaluate and maintain equipment.
Create expense orders for internal repair consumption.
Maintain knowledge of ISO requirements and ensure compliance during external audits.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow applicable policies and the safety guidelines, procedures, and requirements of the assigned warehouse location.