Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Associate
Duration: 4 Months Contract
Location: Mount Prospect, IL 60056
100% Onsite role
Shift: Tuesday - Saturday: 09:00am - 17:30pm
This is a VERY physical role
Description:
Position Overview
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Associate to join our team in supporting day-to-day warehouse operations. This role focuses on the cleaning, refurbishment, and assembly of reusable packaging, general facility upkeep, and accurate digital record-keeping. The ideal candidate takes pride in maintaining a clean, organized workspace and thrives in a hands-on environment.

Job Description:

• Assist with packaging operations duties, such as:
• temperature monitor data download and investigations
• dry ice shipment replenishment
• packaging assembly/breakdown, and processing through TMS, as well as booking through airlines as needed
• maintenance and upkeep of warehouse cleanliness

Key Responsibilities
Packaging Operations

• Cleaning & Refurbishment: Inspect, clean, and refurbish reusable packaging materials to company standards, ensuring they are ready for redeployment.
• Packaging Assembly: Build out and assemble packaging according to specifications and operational requirements.
• Quality Checks: Identify damaged or non-reusable packaging and escalate for disposal or replacement as needed.

Facility Maintenance

• General Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and safe warehouse environment, including regular emptying of trash and recycling receptacles.
• Workspace Organization: Keep work areas, staging zones, and common spaces tidy and free of hazards in compliance with health and safety standards.

Administrative & Systems

• System Updates: Accurately enter and maintain packaging inventory and status information within internal tracking systems.
• Digital Documentation: Upload, organize, and file digital paperwork in accordance with company procedures, ensuring records are complete and easily retrievable.

Compliance & Safety

• Adhere to all company policies, standard operating procedures, and workplace health and safety regulations.
• Participate in safety briefings and training as required.

Requirements

• Physical Capability: Must be able to independently lift, carry, and maneuver items weighing up to 50 lbs on a regular basis. Role requires prolonged standing, bending, and repetitive motion.
• Pallet Jack Operation: General experience operating manual and/or electric pallet jacks for moving materials within the warehouse.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in both physical tasks (packaging quality) and administrative duties (data entry and filing).
• Technical Proficiency: Basic comfort with computers and internal systems for data entry and document management.
• Work Ethic: Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliability: Strong attendance and punctuality in a schedule-driven warehouse setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with reusable packaging programs or sustainable logistics practices.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory tracking tools.