Warehouse Free Sample Associate Jobs in Chicago, IL

As a Warehouse Associate, you will be responsible for general warehouse duties such as loading, unloading, staging, picking, and packing auto parts. The Warehouse Associate will also be required to operate a Cherry Picker, other warehouse machinery, and be cross-trained in other functions within the distribution center as necessary.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Load, unload, pick, put away, consolidate, stack, and stage products & materials using a Cherry Picker, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment.
• Process warehouse deliveries, check inbound shipments, provide validation on chain of custody and bills of lading forms.
• Select and pick orders based on corresponding pick tickets and labels.
• Participate in physical inventories, cycle counting, and data entry.
• Operate cherry picker, forklift, and other equipment within safety standards.
• Utilize basic math, reading, writing and computer skills to perform required daily tasks.
• Assist in general warehouse housekeeping and maintenance activities, including floor cleaning, waste removal, cardboard processing, and other equipment organization, in accordance with safety standards.
• Follow specific work instructions and best practices to safely and accurately complete daily work assignments.
• Push, pull, reach, bend, and lift up to 100lbs.
• Stand, walk, and lift for long periods of time.
• 1–2 years of experience in a warehouse or distribution center environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Additional Responsibilities & Flexibility:

• Cross-Training & Career Development: As a warehouse worker, we encourage you to be trained as a driver provided you have a valid driver's license. This allows for increased flexibility and career advancement opportunities within the company.
• Dual Role Opportunities: Warehouse associates who maintain a good-standing MVR, Medical DOT Card, and a valid driver's license will have the opportunity to be cross-functional as both a driver and warehouse worker.
• Driver Responsibilities (for qualified employees):
  • Operate company vehicle in a safe and responsible manner, monitored via in-cab cameras.
  • Physically load company vehicle according to safety standards.
  • Acknowledge and verify manifests and other delivery-related paperwork.
  • Drive to destinations, confirm orders, unload, verify products, obtain confirmation signatures, and collect payments as required.
  • Properly document manifests and issue receipts for returned parts.
  • Collect accounts receivable as necessary.
  • Adhere to company procedures and policies to prevent shortages and product damage.
  • Load and unload goods from commercial vehicle
  • Maintain cleanliness of warehouse, commercial vehicle, and other work areas
  • Ensure all goods are stored safely and securely.
  • Confirm order with customer and obtain proper signature
  • Accurate payment collection and distribution
  • Ensure accurate notations on the manifest and provide receipts for all transactions (deliveries and returns)
  • Provide exceptional customer service by interacting with customers in a friendly, professional, and courteous manner.

Benefits: KSI Auto Parts offers a competitive benefits package, including PTO, paid holidays, health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance up to $50,000, and supplemental insurance options. We also provide a $500 employer HSA contribution for those employees enrolled in an HSA-eligible plan. In addition, we offer a $500 employee referral bonus, and access to employee discounts through our healthcare and payroll partners.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and sitting.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Work environment conditions may vary, with moderate noise levels typically expected.

• When driving a company vehicle, associates may be subject to various weather conditions such as rain, snow, sleet, ice, and variable temperatures.
• Additionally, all employees are expected to keep working areas clean free from trash, debris, and clutter that may cause injury. This includes equipment free of dust on pickers, vans, forklifts, and office area.

Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm