Warehouse Associate

APTURA Group • Urbana, IL

3d • $20 - $23

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for receiving and off-loading materials, verifying counts against purchase orders, sorting stock materials from job materials, checking shipments for damage and documenting it, and placing materials in their appropriate areas. The role stages materials for installation, shipment, or customer pickup, assists internal and external customers with pickup and loading, and uses company-specific software to maintain accurate inventory. The associate uses hand tools, mechanical equipment, and motorized equipment safely and effectively, makes deliveries as needed, maintains a clean and safe work environment, and assists with assigned special projects and deliveries.

Essential functions include warehouse receiving, shipping, and delivery; forklift operation; maintaining paperwork; providing customer service; and using computer software such as Microsoft and inventory software. The position requires adherence to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws. It also involves walking, driving, and lifting or carrying heavy items throughout the day.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws.
• Strong time management and customer service skills.
• Ability to walk, drive, and lift and carry heavy items throughout the day.
• Attention to detail.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 lbs with assistance.
• Must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience driving a box truck in a shipping, receiving, or delivery environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and off-load materials.
• Verify counts against purchase orders.
• Sort stock materials from job materials.
• Check shipments for damage and note damage on appropriate paperwork.
• Ensure materials are placed in appropriate areas.
• Stage materials for installation, shipment, or customer pickup.
• Assist internal and external customers with pickup and loading.
• Use company-specific software to maintain accurate inventory.
• Use hand tools, mechanical equipment, and motorized equipment safely and effectively.
• Make deliveries as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Assist with special projects and deliveries as assigned.
• Operate a forklift.
• Maintain paperwork.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision plan
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• PTO
• Eight paid holidays throughout the year

What This Job Offers

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