Warehouse Specialist

Job Description

Location: Romeoville, IL

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM Start time

Pay: $21.00/hour

Overview

The purpose of the Warehouse Specialist is to maintain key department experience and knowledge that require unique skills and training as identified by management. These unique positions involve specific areas of experience and training within the facility such as receiving, production, inventory control and administration. Warehouse Specialists will be required to assist in the training of employees, conduct observations to ensure SOP adherence, support the roll out and training of new processes and procedures and assist in creating a culture of continuous improvement. The job also includes encouraging a team-oriented, safe and clean working environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Cross-trains in all departments as required, learning multiple jobs in distribution center to perform multiple distribution-related functions that allow, as the business requires, assignment across various functions. Assignment to other functional tasks may be done on a daily or less than daily basis
• Work in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment. Interact with leadership and work groups sharing information related to immediate tasks
• Actively contributes to and influence other associates in maintaining a safe, clean work environment and displaying a positive team spirit / attitude
• Assist in monitoring production and resolving production problems by identifying/locating barriers. Escalate difficult problems to the location leadership team
• Drive the Lean culture within the operation. Actively seek to support implementation of and contribute ideas / suggestions for continuous improvement to the distribution processes
• Train new hires and retrains team associates as required. Ensure SOP's are rolled out and training completed
• Effective communicator in assigned role. May be asked to assist in communicating new processes and procedures. Train groups of associates as well as individual training
• Trains associates on MHE/PIT - Electric pallet jack and stand-up forklift (others as needed)
• Utilize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to conduct research, evaluate labor hours, productivity, and partner with operations leaders and team members on continuous improvements
• Demonstrate a commitment to Office Depot core values

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education preferred
• Minimum 3 years warehouse, distribution, supply chain experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating powered industrial equipment - electric pallet jack and stand-up forklifts

Other Information

• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, using the English language
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems and equipment
• Basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication)
• Knowledge of the operation of a personal computer (PC)
• Knowledge of the operation of power/mobile equipment; may require additional training and/or certification on additional power equipment
• Ability to lift a minimum of 70 pounds regularly, up to 150 pounds infrequently
• Ability to push, pull, grasp, and fine manipulation of equipment using hands is ongoing throughout the work hours
• Walking on uneven surfaces possible, though infrequently
• Must be able to perform the duties performed by the associates they lead
• Basic level experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work a flexible schedule is a plus (start shift early and/or stay until the work is complete)
• Exhibited good job performance and behavior as measured through indicators such as teamwork, attendance, quality and productivity, etc.
• Proficiency with WMS

About The ODP Group : The ODP Group, through its business entities ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot, is a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores.


Commitment to Safety: We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for our Coworkers and our customers. All Coworkers are expected to support our operational safety culture by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns.


Disclaimer : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by Coworkers assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of Coworkers so classified. Other duties may be assigned.


Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule: The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunities to move and grow within our organization! You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions.


Equal Employment Opportunity : The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.


We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


Application Deadline : The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has been filled.


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About Us

Back in 1986, Office Depot® OfficeMax® started with one single store located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The vision: a place where customers could purchase office supplies in bulk for very low prices. Fast forward 30+ years, and here we stand - a multi-billion-dollar business leader with 1,300+ stores and a world-class website serving millions of valued customers around the globe. As we look to the future, we are focused on remaining a world leader in business services, office supplies and trusted support. Our goal: to find new and exciting ways to help our customers be the best they can be - and turn "business as usual" upside down.

About the Team

With an amazing team of approximately 38,000 associates, we have an incredible variety of roles in which you can help contribute to the success of an innovative, forward-looking, business leader. Where do you see yourself?

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