Warehouse Associate - Distribution Center

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Aurora, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Warehouse Associate receives, stocks, picks, packs, and ships customer orders, and assembles mail-back and other product kits. This is an on-site, safety-sensitive role. The work environment includes indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions as well as outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. The successful candidate must strictly comply with safety rules and protocols and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of ongoing employment requirements. The stated pay rate is $18.84 per hour, and the shift is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A $250 boot allowance is listed. WM describes its employee offerings as including education assistance, paid on-the-job training, career progression, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and other benefits. Benefits may vary by site.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or accredited GED equivalent.
  • Six months of work experience; experience in a plant or warehouse environment with a safety focus is preferred.
  • Strict compliance with safety rules and protocols.
  • Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required for business air travel or access to federal property.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble mail-back and other product kits according to established procedures.
  • Pick kits and stock items from printed pick lists to fulfill customer orders.
  • Pack orders for shipment, ensuring efficient use of materials and the safety of items in transit.
  • Unload and inspect inbound inventory receipts and report their status.
  • Use computer systems to execute outbound order shipments.
  • Stock pick and rack locations to meet projected demand requirements.
  • Work toward maximum efficiency while maintaining safety and compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
  • Perform physical inventory counts.
  • Provide management with feedback on ways to improve efficiency and customer service effectiveness.
  • Participate in process improvement activities, including LEAN.
  • Perform necessary record-keeping activities.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

  • $250 boot allowance
  • Education assistance
  • Paid on-the-job training
  • Established career progression
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Company matching on a 401(k)
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Personal days
  • Dependent day care
  • Discounted stock options
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