Warehouse Associate Job at Grimco in Bolingbrook

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

Do you want to work for a company where the people are the purpose? At Grimco, our Warehouse Associates aren't just part of a team – they're a vital part of our operations, driving the efficiency and precision that exceeds our industry-leading standards. It's our warehouse associates and their ideas that foster innovation running through everything we do. Joining our warehouse team provides you with the opportunity to play a crucial role in supporting our groundbreaking work, ensuring seamless operations that fuel our company's success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Pick and pack orders of signs & sign supplies in preparation for shipping to customers.
• Load and unload delivery trucks by hand as well as a forklift.
• Ship and receive orders, utilizing RF scanners & Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Maintain clear and accurate records on all inventory.
• Accurately measure and cut custom size product pieces for customers using panel saw and/or roll slitter.
• Examine workplace conditions daily to ensure they conform to applicable OSHA standards and Grimco’s Warehouse Safety Checklist.
• Assist couriers and delivery drivers’ load vehicle, verify load for accuracy, and work to maximize delivery efficiency.
• Maintain equipment, trucks, and warehouse (e.g., cleaning/sweeping warehouse, maintenance, special projects).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ years of warehouse experience
• Knowledge of WMS, printing ticket orders, MS Office Suite, email, internet navigation.
• Ability to compete and pass a criminal background screening.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires the ability to lift, push, pull and carry tools and warehouse materials weighing 70+ pounds on a frequent basis.
• Requires prolonged standing or walking, frequent bending, stooping, and reaching daily.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders to pick or put away products.
• Requires a full range of physical motion to operate manual and electrically powered tools and machines (i.e., forklift).

BENEFITS:

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits available. Premiums have remained unchanged for more than 16 years.
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off Accrual (Paid Time Off payout available)
• 401K with Profit Sharing, up to 6% of the employee’s total compensation earnings.
• Eligible for Employee Recognition Prizes
• Employee Referral Benefits
• Volunteer Time Off

ABOUT GRIMCO:

Grimco is a national wholesale sign supply manufacturer and distributor with over 50 locations across North America. We focus on distributing quality products and providing excellent service to the sign industry. Our offering of sign supplies includes traffic signs, blanks, substrates, boards, digital print media, wrap films, sign vinyl, application tape, banner material and supplies, sign frames, banner stands, LEDs and electrical accessories, grand format solvent/UV/latex printers, inks, software and more.

WHY WORK WITH US IN BOLINGBROOK?

• Professional growth and development coaching.
• Work and Personal Life Balance.
• Celebrations for promotions, anniversaries, birthdays, and significant life events, along with team bonding activities such as Super Bowl parties and cookouts.
• Team oriented, inviting, supportive, and family-oriented culture.
• We promote from within – our strong performers become our strong leaders.
• Career advancement– growing branch, cross-training through departments, lead program, and safety lead opportunities.

Learn more about us at https://connect.grimco.com/careers

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