Distribution Center Associate

Distribution Center AssociateHQ - Schaumburg, IL 60173OverviewSalary Range $17.98 - $24.33 HourlyDescriptionSummary:The warehouse person performs picking, packing, shipping, processing orders for shipment. Also performs receiving of incoming parcels and stock, including distribution to specific personnel or warehouse locations.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Pick, pack, and ship orders.Receive and process deliveries.Load and unload trucks / carriers.Maintain safety and cleanliness of warehouse work areas.Ensure that all trash is disposed of by the end of the day.Assist with facility maintenance in designated warehouse areasFollow all procedures required by JSOX and ISOArrange pick-ups for LTL shipments, if assigned.Assist with training warehouse employees in their duties regarding products and procedures.Operate powered material handling vehicles in the performance of duties, if certified.Assist with semi-annual physical inventory.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.In-depth knowledge of warehouse operations: shipping, receiving, picking, packing, put away.In-depth knowledge of THK products, or the ability to learn.In-depth knowledge of THK warehouse procedures and policies, or the ability to learn.In-depth knowledge of ISO procedures governing warehouse operations, or the ability to learn.Forklift Certification; Train the Trainer certification preferred.Basic keyboarding skills and mechanical aptitude.Education/Field:High School DiplomaExperience/Field:1 year - warehouse operations preferred.Language Skills:Speak English fluentlyGood written and verbal communication skillsReasoning Ability:Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking; apply commonsense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions; deal with problems; meet tight deadlines; analytical thinking; compare; prioritize; coordinate.Maintain accuracy and integrity of outgoing shipments.Determining adequate and logical locations for incoming stock.Keeping pace with busy shipping/receiving environment.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Forklift CertificationPhysical Demands:Not required, Occasionally (under 1/3 of the time), Frequently (1/3 2/3 of the time), or Regularly (over 2/3 of the time).Balance - Not RequiredClimb - Not RequiredCrawl - Not RequiredFine Finger/Small Tool Skill - FrequentlyFoot Controls - Not RequiredHear - RegularlyKneel/Bend - RegularlyLift/Carry up to 35 lbs. - RegularlyPush/pull up to 35 lbs. - RegularlyReach - OccasionallySit - OccasionallyStand - RegularlyTalk - RegularlyTwist - FrequentlyUpper Extremity Repetitive Motion - OccasionallyVision - RegularlyWalk (short distance) - RegularlyOther - Not RequiredTravel Demands:Not required, Occasionally (under 1/3 of the time), Frequently (1/3 2/3 of the time), or Regularly (over 2/3 of the time) Required.Drive Vehicle - Not RequiredAir Travel - Not RequiredOvernight Stays - Not RequiredWork Environment:Not required, Occasionally (under 1/3 of the time), Frequently (1/3 2/3 of the time), or Regularly (over 2/3 of the time) Required.Personal Protective Equipment Required - RegularlyExposure to moderate noise - RegularlyExposure to dust - RegularlyExposure to temperature extremes - Not requiredExposure to fumes or toxic substances - Not required