Warehouse Production Associate

Addison IL

Description

Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Selects and receives incoming stock efficiently to effectively fulfill orders received from stores. Relocates merchandise throughout the warehouse according to product handling guidelines. Sorts and organizes merchandise strategically in preparation for shipment and unloads incoming shipment from trucks/ back-hauls. Performs general cleaning duties to achieve warehouse appearance standards and safety requirements. Participates in-taking warehouse inventory counts according to guidelines. Cooperates and interacts effectively with peers, suppliers and warehouse leadership through ongoing communication and exchange of information. Provides input to the warehouse management regarding changes to improve processes. Inspects product, consults with the warehouse management regarding product quality, safety concerns and sanitation issues. Acts and decides independently within the delegated area of responsibility. Assists warehouse management in achieving budgeted goals. Performs all assigned tasks, accurately, efficiently, and within company policy and procedures. Follows the ergonomic program according to established procedures. Operates equipment according to safety guidelines in performance of essential job functions. Notifies management regarding product quality, safety concerns, and sanitation issues. Other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements: Frequently required to lift and place product weighing up to 45 pounds on pallets at various heights. Frequently move merchandise from warehouse stock and prepare product for store deliveries. Frequently required to sit, stand, bend, reach, grip, push, pull, lift, carry and walk throughout the warehouse. Continuously work in varying temperatures, hot and cold (including outdoor temperatures and refrigerator/freezer environments). Ability to safely and properly operate powered industrial equipment.