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Sr. Warehouse Associate

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., Elk Grove Village, IL, United States


Job Summary
Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of secure inventory storage and control of materials into/out of the warehouse. Performs duties associated with storage, shipping, receiving, and physical counts of the assets to verify integrity. Provides assistance and guidance in the administration and assessment of inventory data. Incumbent must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility of scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes, but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts and weekend shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare goods and materials to be shipped along with their corresponding packing slips; perform basic inventory maintenance

Assist with the training and/or onboard new Warehouse Technicians

Coordinate and report expedited orders; coordinating returns and exchanges of inventory items

Develop and document quality assurance standards; recognize and identifying areas where policies and procedures need to be changed or developed

Ensure standard load securement meets DOT and Company guidelines to enable safe transit of product

Provide guidance and suggestions on product returns, procedures and solutions to ensure high quality services are provided to customers and vendors

May position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and securing material or products for transport to designated areas

Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures (e.g. dock doors are locked, wheel chocks utilization)

Process material stock requests, orders and returns using inventory and billing systems necessary for installation

May operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE), such as forklifts, pallet jacks and handcarts, to load and unload vehicles; Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material within and outside designated areas

Handle defective, discontinued or recalled goods; destroy returned goods as appropriate

Perform check-ins and check-outs; verify order completeness and inspect for damage

Review the daily processing of goods received as returns and the return of goods to vendors; ensure the timely and accurate processing of all returns

Receive, issue and store supplies and equipment; processing customer turn-ins; inspecting, verifying and counting supplies and equipment for accuracy, overall condition and accountability

Minimum Qualifications

18 years of age with 1-2 years of experience in a warehouse setting and demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences

Ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma/GED with 3 or more years experience

Certified to drive a forklift

OSHA knowledge

Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 100 pounds)

Ability to wear appropriate work attire (bump cap, footwear, gloves, safety vests)

Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours

Ability to multitask

Experience in distribution

Experience in material handling

Experience managing/supervising a team (preferred)

Experience training others

Knowledge of appliance installation (preferred)

Knowledge of parts inventory management

Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours

Ability to follow directions and instructions

Familiarity with furniture both names and appearances

Ability to manage your own time

Able to prioritize multiple job tasks and flexibility to take on additional work beyond Material Handler

Compensation
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education
GED, High School

Work Experience
Distribution/Material Handling

EEO Statement
“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements 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.” J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

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