Warehouse Associate

Cook & Boardman Group•Vernon Hills, IL

About The Position

Warehouse Associates help ensure that the warehouse runs smoothly and efficiently and complete tasks assigned by the Warehouse/Operations Manager. The role involves preparing orders for delivery or pickup, pulling and loading inventory, recording merchandise, maintaining accurate labels, keeping the workspace clean and safe, operating warehouse equipment, and following quality and safety procedures. Associates also load finished products onto trucks, navigate equipment to collect customer orders, use technology to manage logistics, interact professionally with customers and the public, and conduct counter sales to General Contractors. Other related duties may be assigned. The position regularly operates in construction sites, warehouses, and shop environments. Employees work near forklifts and other heavy machinery, use various tools and hardware, and may travel to project sites. The role involves frequent heavy lifting and possible exposure to variable weather, including extreme heat and cold. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
Basic computer skills.
Good communication skills.
Ability to accurately perform arithmetic, read orders, write instructions, and complete forms.
Ability to work closely and cordially with other staff associates.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, handling or feeling objects, reaching, walking, and frequent lifting of 25–50 pounds, with occasional lifting of more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of architectural door materials and hardware.
Experience driving trucks for delivery.

Responsibilities

Complete tasks assigned by the Warehouse/Operations Manager.
Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule, including loading, packing, wrapping, labeling, and shipping.
Pull inventory for shipments and ensure the correct materials are pulled and loaded onto delivery trucks.
Record selected merchandise in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Ensure correct and complete labels are attached to all processed orders.
Keep the working environment clean and safe and optimize space utilization.
Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers.
Operate and perform preventive maintenance on warehouse equipment.
Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Work in accordance with warehouse safety regulations and follow applicable safety processes for driving, vehicle checks, material handling, and customer-site requirements.
Load finished products onto trucks.
Navigate equipment through the warehouse to collect customer orders.
Interact with customers and the public in a professional and positive manner.
Conduct counter sales to General Contractors.
Use technology to help manage the logistics process.
Perform other related duties as assigned.