Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

This position may be a dual position for both the shipping and the receiving departments. Therefore, the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment is essential.

This position will currently be scheduled 30 - 40 hours/week - flexibility is required as the scheduled hours will vary daily/weekly/seasonally. (Scheduled hours will generally be from 9am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday and 9am - 3:30pm on Saturdays. Occasional Sundays during peak seasons)

Experience on Fork Lift Trucks and/or Order Picker Lift Trucks is a PLUS but not required.

This role will be based at our new warehouse located at 2750 Ellis Drive, Joliet, IL 60433

What We Offer:

• Worldwide Golf has over 95 stores in 25+ states, as well as a growing e-commerce family of brands. We are one of the largest golf companies in the US and we are still growing!
• No matter where you start, you can always grow and expand your skillset in multiple career paths with us.
• Employees receive golf-specific training and learning opportunities to expand your golf skills.
• There is no better time to work in the golf industry! Perks include strong employee discount on merchandise.
• We've been in business over 50 years and have a great reputation in the industry.
• While the company is getting larger, we are still family-owned and put our employees first. Many of our employees have been here 10+ and 20+ years.
• We offer medical/dental/vision benefits with Company contribution to the HSA, 401(k) plan with Company match, and paid vacation for full-time employees.

Responsibilities Include:

• Prepares shipments for postal or commercial conveyance; selects appropriate shipping container; packs items to ensure safe delivery.
• Checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are correct.
• Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment; may process return shipments from customers.
• Sorts, counts, packages, labels, insures, unpacks, and/or logs inventory which is shipped or received.
• Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisors and/or purchasing personnel.
• Delivers items to requisitioning departments and obtains authorized signatures for accepted items.
• May maintain the department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping/receiving records.
• May operate dolly, pallet jack, and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies and equipment; may operate shrink wrap machines; may operate company vehicles to deliver shipments; may assist in routine maintenance of equipment and shipping area; may lock warehouse and set alarms.
• Follows established departmental policies, and objectives, continuous improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Any warehouse/shipping & receiving experience is a plus, but not required (we are open to entry-level candidates with no warehouse experience)
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to read and write.
• Record maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to receive, track and distribute materials, supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of light equipment operation and/or maintenance.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Ability to read, sort, check, count and verify numbers.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic.
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates, including some weekends

Who We Are:

Worldwide Golf is a privately owned, multi-brand specialty golf retailer that has been in business over 50 years. As one of the top golf retailers in the USA, we operate 95+ stores in 25+ states, and multiple e-commerce sites under well known brands, including:

Roger Dunn Golf Shops | Edwin Watts Golf | The Golf Mart | Golfers' Warehouse | Van's Golf Shops | Uinta Golf | Las Vegas Golf Superstore | Golfdom | Mike's Golf Outlet | Cool Clubs | Golf & Ski Warehouse | WorldwideGolfShops.com | GlobalGolf.com | Fairwaystyles.com