Warehouse Assistant

Warehouse AssistantWe are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Warehouse Assistant to join our team in a fast-paced environment. This comprehensive role requires a blend of physical logistics, material handling equipment operation, and office-based administrative support. The ideal candidate is a proactive multitasker capable of stepping into a leadership capacity and assisting with managerial responsibilities when the Warehouse Manager is out of the office.What's in it for you?Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plansHoliday PayTeladoc (online care)Referral Bonus IncentiveWeekly Pay401kAnd More!Warehouse Assistant Details:Temp-to-Hire position$20.00 to $22.00/hourFull Time work availableFirst Shift (Monday through Friday from 07:30am to 04:00pm)Key Responsibilities:Order Fulfillment: Accurately pull, stock, pick, pack, and palletize customer orders.Logistics & Material Handling: Safely load and unload freight trucks using both stand-up and sit-down forklift equipment (including stock pickers).Inventory Management: Maintain strict inventory control and organize warehouse stock utilizing lift equipment.Customer Service & Administration: Act as a Customer Service Representative (CSR) by contacting freight carriers and composing professional email communications to customers.Operational Back-up: Serve as the primary point of contact and manage daily warehouse operations when the Warehouse Manager is off-site.Warehouse Assistant Qualifications:2 years computer experienceFamiliar with Excel and MicrosoftForklift experience – stand up and sit down (stock picker)Fulfilling ordersLoading and unloading trucksPulling and stocking inventories utilizing lift equipmentPicking, packing and palletizing ordersGood communication skillsFills in when manager out of officeCSR contacting carriers and constructing and sending emails to customersApplicant may be subject to a background check*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.