Sr. Warehouse Associate

**Job Title:**

Sr. Warehouse Associate

**Department:**

Operations

**Country:**

United States of America

**State/Province:**

Illinois

**City:**

Elk Grove Village

**Full/Part Time:**

Full time

**Job Summary:**

Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of secure inventory storage and control of materials into/out of the warehouse. Performs duties associated with storage, shipping, receiving, and physical counts of the assets to verify integrity. Provides assistance and guidance in the administration and assessment of inventory data. Incumbent must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility of scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes, but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts and weekend shifts.

**Job Description:**

**Schedule:**

+ Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm, with occasional Saturdays or Sundays as needed

**Key Responsibilities:**

+ Prepare goods and materials to be shipped along with their corresponding packing slips; perform basic inventory maintenance

+ Assist with the training and/or onboard new Warehouse Technicians

+ Coordinate and report expedited orders; coordinating returns and exchanges of inventory items

+ Develop and document quality assurance standards; recognize and identifying areas where policies and procedures need to be changed or developed

+ Ensure standard load securement meets DOT and Company guidelines to enable safe transit of product

+ Provide guidance and suggestions on product returns, procedures and solutions to ensure high quality services are provided to customers and vendors

+ May position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and securing material or products for transport to designated areas

+ Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures (e.g. dock doors are locked, wheel chocks utilization)

+ Process material stock requests, orders and returns using inventory and billing systems necessary for installation

+ May operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE), such as forklifts, pallet jacks and handcarts, to load and unload vehicles; Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material within and outside designated areas

+ Handle defective, discontinued or recalled goods; destroy returned goods as appropriate

+ Perform check-ins and check-outs; verify order completeness and inspect for damage

+ Review the daily processing of goods received as returns and the return of goods to vendors; ensure the timely and accurate processing of all returns

+ Receive, issue and store supplies and equipment; processing customer turn-ins; inspecting, verifying and counting supplies and equipment for accuracy, overall condition and accountability

**Qualifications:**

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ 18+ years of age with 1-2 years of experience in a warehouse setting

+ AND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences

+ Ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ High school diploma/GED with 3 or more years experience

+ Certified to drive a forklift

+ OSHA knowledge

+ Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 100 pounds)

+ Ability to wear appropriate work attire (bump cap, footwear, gloves, safety vests)

+ Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours

+ Ability to multitask

+ Experience in distribution

+ Experience in material handling

+ Experience managing/supervising a team (preferred)

+ Experience training others

+ Knowledge of appliance installation (preferred)

+ Knowledge of parts inventory management

+ Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours

+ Ability to follow directions and instructions

+ Familiarity with furniture both names and appearances

+ Ability to manage your own time

+ Able to prioritize multiple job tasks and flexibility to take on additional work beyond Material Handler

The expected starting pay range for this position is between $20.05 - $25.05 per hour.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

**Compensation:**

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company's bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

**Benefits:**

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

**Education:**

GED, High School

**Work Experience:**

Distribution/Material Handling

**Job Opening ID:**

00627721 Sr. Warehouse Associate (Open)

**_"This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this_** **_classification._** **_It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job._**

**_To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions."_**

**_J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law._**

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**Why J.B. Hunt?**

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J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. affirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment in all terms and conditions of employment. J.B. Hunt is committed to both the spirit and the letter of affirmative action law and continues its good-faith efforts to comply with all applicable government laws and regulations. The company is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity. J.B. Hunt will recruit, hire, compensate, offer benefits to, upgrade, train, layoff, terminate, and/or promote individuals without discrimination in regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases by applicable law.

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