Warehouse Associate- Chicago

POSITION SUMMARY: As a warehouse associate, your daily tasks include receiving and processing incoming materials & products, loading and unloading trucks and containers, and organizing, staging, and preparing finished products for shipping. This is full-time, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Support shipping and receiving operations, including unloading trucks, inspecting goods for damage, verifying purchase orders, and recording received items in inventory systems.

· Transfer materials or items from receiving or storage locations to designated areas for shipment.

· Organize and place incoming inventory on shelves or racks in an efficient and orderly manner.

· Fulfill orders by selecting items from inventory, preparing them on carts or pallets for packing and shipping.

· Transport prepared orders to shipment staging areas.

· Process outgoing shipments using UPS manifest systems or designated LTL platforms, ensuring proper labeling and generating required documentation such as Bills of Lading (BOL).

· Conduct physical inventory counts and support inventory cycle counting processes.

· Resolve inventory discrepancies and address hold issues promptly.

· Handle returned merchandise for customer credit processing.

· Investigate and resolve issues related to incorrect shipments or problematic orders.

· Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment conducive to smooth operations and accessible for team members and customers.

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QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

· Ability to read and interpret packing slips/receiving documents and enter correct information into computer;

· Basic math skills- addition, subtraction, multiplication, division;

· Knowledge of freight carriers, classifications, forms, and logistics terminology;

· Familiarity with material handling equipment and packaging methods;

· Experience with UPS/Carrier online software or PC based systems is desirable;

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

· High school diploma or GED

· Forklift certification preferred