Warehouse Specialist

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Location: Carol Stream, IL

Shift: M-F 9a-5p

Pay Rate: $22.44 – $25.10

Job Description

As a Warehouse Specialist, you will support our manufacturing operations by providing a full range of warehousing and logistics services to ensure fulfillment to customer and business expectation. Our warehouse specialists are dedicated, hardworking, and passionate about getting things done. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow with an industry leader, join our team!

What you’ll do:

• Focus on excellent customer service and take pride in every order we fill for our customers
• Operate forklift to load and unload trucks and move material in the warehouse or plant
• Stage finished products
• Entering data using warehouse computer applications
• Perform all duties and specific projects as assigned in a safe and productive manner

What you’ll need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year experience operating a forklift
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment
• Must have basic computer skills – MS Excel, MS Word, Data Entry, SAP desirable
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours
• Meeting physical requirements, such as lifting, bending and standing for long periods
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations
• Possess extreme attention to detail, organization and accuracy
• The ability to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.