Warehouse Specialist

Southwire•Carol Stream, IL

18d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. The purpose of Southwire’s College Programs is to provide valuable experience to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our goal is to give students meaningful work that builds on what they are learning in the classroom. Our programs are project based. Students will receive a project at the beginning of the summer and present it in our project expo at the end of the summer. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible? As a Warehouse Specialist, you will support our manufacturing operations by providing a full range of warehousing and logistics services to ensure fulfillment to customer and business expectation. Our warehouse specialists are dedicated, hardworking, and passionate about getting things done. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow with an industry leader, join our team!

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of one year experience operating a forklift
Ability to work in a team oriented environment
Must have basic computer skills – MS Excel, MS Word, Data Entry, SAP desirable
Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours
Meeting physical requirements, such as lifting, bending and standing for long periods
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations
Possess extreme attention to detail, organization and accuracy
The ability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.

Nice To Haves

Must have basic computer skills – MS Excel, MS Word, Data Entry, SAP desirable

Responsibilities

Focus on excellent customer service and take pride in every order we fill for our customers
Operate forklift to load and unload trucks and move material in the warehouse or plant
Stage finished products
Entering data using warehouse computer applications
Perform all duties and specific projects as assigned in a safe and productive manner