Our client, NSK America, is a leading and prominent dental, medical and industrial equipment manufacturer in the US and Globally. Highly rated for their superior quality and reliability and unsurpassed cost performance, their products sell in over 135 countries around the world. Our client is offering a position as a Warehouse Associate, based from their facility in Hoffman Estates, IL.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Warehouse Associate under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor will be hands on in the daily operations of the warehouse to ensure order fulfillment and a high level of accuracy and productivity in day-to-day operations. Daily operations include executing on time order fulfillment, inbound/outbound deliveries, and communication with customer service teams. Responsible for working as part of a small team to support the productivity of the warehouse, which includes: on time delivery, a safe working environment, sustaining existing processes and products and compliance to existing policies and procedures to achieve our company goals and objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ensure that product available for shipment is shipped on time and meets high quality standards
- Support the workflow and progress of packages from preparation to shipment
- Consistently follow all established department and company's policies and procedures
- Assist the Warehouse Supervisor in ensuring productivity targets are achieved and that all processes and activities are running smoothly and promptly
- Load and unloads trucks with dollies, forklifts, carts etc.
- Assist in physical inventory and cycle count programs
- Assist Warehouse Supervisor in resolving any shipping fulfillment issues or customer complaints.
- Verify orders and maintain appropriate supplies for the warehouse
- Collaborate with internal and external departments on any shipping related issues, paperwork; handles any necessary administrative tasks per manager's direction
- Participate in the smooth and efficient operation of the loading/unloading process
- Complete and submit any necessary paperwork in a timely manner
- Conduct self in a professional manner in accordance with company guidelines
- Required to learn company policies and procedures
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Work hours are M – F 8:30am – 5:00pm
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Effective oral and written communications skills
- Exhibits high credibility and trustworthiness to co-workers, customers and to the company
- Tenacity in overcoming obstacles while maintaining productive and positive working relationships
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the capacity to learn new systems
- May be expected to arrive early or stay late to ensure daily requirements are met
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma required.
- 2 plus years of relevant general warehouse experience
- Knowledge of warehouse and safety requirements and training
- Knowledge and experience in aspects of shipping/receiving logistics
- Fundamental computer skills, Microsoft Office and ERP, Starship, UPS and FedEx preferred
- Forklift certified, or experience required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the building. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch.
- The employee must regularly lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- The employee may be required to work with hazardous materials and work in an environment with fluctuating temperature changes.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- general warehouse: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hoffman Estates, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person