Warehouse Associate - Illinois Location

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose: Responsible for ensuring that all warehouse functions are completed accurately and on time. Keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment. Responsible for filling customer orders and delivering them to the delivery platform in a manner that meets Company standards for safety, security, and productivity. Responsible for the completeness and correctness of all orders filled. Checks outbound shipments for accuracy and readiness for customer delivery.Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):Follow order pick sheets to pull orders accurately and prepare them for immediate shippingKeeps supervisor/manager updated and aware of order progress and alerts them when a problem arisesPromotes quality by demonstrating personal accuracy and thoroughness, while working at a fast paceFollows warehouse rules and procedures when it comes to organization, cleanliness, handling of partial pallets and grouping of parts by seriesShows outstanding awareness of safety procedures, works in a clean and organized waySuggests ideas to improve company proceduresAble to safely pull, load and unload palletized orders and incoming inventorySupports the execution of monthly cycle counts to validate inventory quantitiesConsistently maintains the warehouse inventory ready for the successful execution of cycle counts and auditsSupports the warehouse organization, cleanliness and accurate pallet information at all timesSupports proper receiving procedures, including detail count of shipmentsMust follow procedures to maintain orderly records of all received shipments requiring CertificatesMaintains his/her assigned warehouse area organized clean and properly labeledRequirements:Must be able to read and write in EnglishExperience in a warehouse setting a plusExperience as an Order Puller or similar role a plusMust be able to lift 50 poundsMust be able to accurately count and solve simple arithmetic problemsMust be able to work well with others as a teamMust be able to understand and execute with the guidance of Lead or Manager with minimal supervisionMust have basic to intermediate computer skillsMust work in an organized and safe mannerAble to work under pressure in a fast-paced goal-oriented environmentPerform general housekeepingPhysical stamina and strengthMust be flexible; able to work extended hours and weekends when requiredAttendance must be 98% or betterHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred but not requiredSchedule:8:00am - 5:00pm (May have to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed)Compensation: $16-$17 per hourPhysical Demands:The description below is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job but is not limited to:While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs.Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Some duties may be removed at any time and new duties may be added as GTI continues to grow. If and as required under federal or state law, upon request, reasonable accommodations which do not create an undue hardship will be considered, discussed, offered and implemented (if accepted) to enable persons with defined disabilities to overcome barriers to the performance of essential functions of the position.