Warehouse Specialist
$43,680–$43,680 year
On-siteLemont, Illinois, United States
Lemont, Illinois, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$43,680–$43,680 yearAssociates DegreeRetail ServicesEnterprise
Full TimeAssociates DegreeEnterpriseRetail Services
Job Summary
Cross-train across all distribution center departments to perform multiple functions as business needs dictate. Monitor production, identify barriers, and escalate difficult problems to leadership while driving Lean culture and suggesting continuous improvement ideas. Train new hires and retrain team associates on SOPs, Warehouse Management Systems, and MHE equipment like electric pallet jacks and stand-up forklifts. Actively contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and team-oriented work environment through observations and positive communication.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- Minimum 3 years warehouse, distribution, supply chain experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience operating powered industrial equipment – electric pallet jack and stand-up forklifts
- 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
- 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
- Walking on uneven surfaces
- 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
- Proficiency with WMS
Desired Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent education preferred
- Ability to work a flexible schedule is a plus (start shift early and/or stay until the work is complete)
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