Sr Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Warehouse Associate

Location: DeKalb, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Warehouse Associate to support daily warehouse operations in a fast-paced building supply distribution environment. This role is responsible for receiving, storing, picking, staging, and shipping materials while ensuring inventory accuracy, on-time deliveries, and exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate is organized, safety-focused, and experienced coordinating materials for commercial construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, unload, and verify inbound shipments.
• Pick, pack, stage, and ship customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Coordinate daily shipping, receiving, and material staging activities.
• Prepare materials for customer deliveries and commercial construction projects.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory control procedures.
• Verify packing slips, purchase orders, and shipping documentation.
• Work closely with sales, customer service, purchasing, and delivery personnel to ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Assist customers with order pickups and maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse.
• Train and mentor warehouse associates as needed while following all safety procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project coordination and project management experience supporting material deliveries for commercial construction projects.
• Experience coordinating with customers, contractors, project managers, and delivery teams to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• 3+ years of warehouse experience in building supply distribution , including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, building materials, industrial supplies, roofing, windows & doors, lumber, or related construction products .
• Previous experience as a Senior Warehouse Associate, Warehouse Lead, Shipping & Receiving Associate, or Material Handler.
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain certification).
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), RF scanners, and inventory control.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to safely lift up to 75 pounds.

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting material staging and deliveries for:

• Commercial Construction Projects
• Data Centers
• Manufacturing Facilities
• Distribution Centers
• Healthcare Facilities
• Educational Institutions
• Office Buildings

Core Competencies

• Warehouse Operations
• Shipping & Receiving
• Inventory Control
• Material Handling
• Project Coordination
• Project Management Support
• Customer Service
• Construction Material Logistics
• Team Collaboration
• Safety Compliance
• Organization & Time Management

This opportunity is ideal for a warehouse professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in ensuring materials are received, staged, and delivered accurately to support successful commercial construction projects.