Warehouse Specialist - Bulk

Office Depot•Romeoville, IL

About The Position

The Warehouse Specialist maintains key department experience and knowledge requiring specialized skills and training, including in receiving, production, inventory control, and administration. The role supports training employees, observing work to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), rolling out and training employees on new processes, and fostering continuous improvement. It also promotes a team-oriented, safe, and clean work environment. The position cross-trains across distribution center departments and performs multiple distribution-related functions as business needs require. Specialists work in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment and collaborate with leadership and work groups. They help monitor production, identify barriers, escalate difficult problems, contribute to Lean improvements, and train new hires and existing associates, including on powered industrial trucks (PIT) such as Electric Pallet Jack and RC Standup. The department is Bulk. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. until work is complete. Pay is $21.00 per hour.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of warehouse, distribution, or supply chain experience.
At least 1 year of PIT experience operating Electric Pallet Jack and RC Standup.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
Knowledge of warehouse management systems and equipment.
Basic math skills, including counting, addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
Knowledge of personal computer operation.
Knowledge of operating power or mobile equipment; additional training or certification on other power equipment may be required.
Ability to lift at least 70 pounds regularly and up to 150 pounds infrequently.
Ability to push, pull, grasp, and perform fine manipulation of equipment with the hands throughout work hours.
Ability to walk on uneven surfaces, though infrequently.
Ability to perform the duties of the associates the specialist leads.
Basic experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Good job performance and behavior, measured through indicators such as teamwork, attendance, quality, and productivity.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including starting early or staying until work is complete.

Responsibilities

Cross-train in departments and perform multiple distribution-related functions, with assignments across functions as business needs require.
Work in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment and share information about immediate tasks with leadership and work groups.
Help maintain a safe and clean work environment and promote positive team spirit.
Monitor production, identify and locate barriers, resolve production problems, and escalate difficult problems to location leadership.
Support the Lean culture and contribute ideas and suggestions for continuous improvement in distribution processes.
Train new hires and retrain associates as required, ensuring SOPs are rolled out and training is completed.
Communicate new processes and procedures and provide group and individual training as assigned.
Train new hires and retrain associates on PIT, including Electric Pallet Jack and RC Standup, as required.
Demonstrate commitment to the company's core values.