Logistics Warehouse Associate

Opportunity Description: Warehouse Associate

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reporting To: Warehouse Operations Manager

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Purpose of Role:

Flat World Global Solutions is seeking a reliable Warehouse Associate to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of customer freight within our 3PL warehouse environment. The position will involve receiving, picking, packing, staging, loading and inventory activities for domestic, import and export shipments. Attention to detail is extremely important due to the documentation and handling requirements associated with international freight.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary with a guaranteed 40 hours/week and some overtime during busy seasons
• Day shift position working eight (8) hours per day
• Excellent health benefits package including FREE dental coverage for employee (additional cost to add dependents)
• Profit sharing program
• Work – Life balance with above average PTO plan
• You’ll join an organization acknowledged as Top Place to Work for nine consecutive years from 2018 to 2026
• Intentional Positive Uplifting Culture of Success
• Company matched 401K (fully vested after 1 year of employment)

What you will be doing:

• Receive and unload inbound domestic and international shipments.
• Verify freight against bills of lading, packing lists, delivery documents, and other shipment records.
• Inspect freight for visible damage, shortages, overages, or other discrepancies.
• Accurately record received quantities, condition, lot numbers, serial numbers, or other required information.
• Label and place freight in designated warehouse locations.
• Promptly report damaged, missing, or incorrectly received freight to warehouse leadership.
• Pick and prepare customer orders accurately according to shipping instructions.
• Pack, palletize, wrap, label, and stage freight for shipment.
• Verify shipment quantities, destination information, labels, and documentation before release.
• Load trucks and containers safely while considering weight distribution, freight protection, and efficient use of space.
• Prepare freight for domestic and international transportation by air, ocean, truck, or other transportation modes.
• Assist with container loading and unloading as required.
• Handle import and export freight according to shipment instructions and established procedures.
• Maintain accurate shipment documentation and ensure paperwork remains with the appropriate freight.
• Verify shipping marks, carton counts, pallet counts, labels, and other shipment information.
• Work with operations personnel to resolve discrepancies before freight is released or shipped.
• Follow instructions related to bonded, international, or otherwise specially handled freight when applicable.
• Maintain shipment integrity and prevent unauthorized release or movement of customer freight.
• Perform inventory counts, cycle counts, and location audits as assigned.
• Maintain accurate inventory locations and promptly report discrepancies.
• Assist with researching missing or incorrectly located freight.
• Maintain organized staging, receiving, shipping, and storage areas.
• Follow customer-specific handling and storage requirements.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment when trained and authorized.
• Conduct required equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Follow company safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
• Communicate shipment issues, delays, damages, or discrepancies promptly to leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Physical Requirements:

• Attention to detail is a MUST!
• Basic computer skills and experience using Word, Excel, Outlook and WMS systems, scanners or inventory systems required
• Ability to perform basic math and accurately count and verify freight
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds
• Abillity to work around forklifts, trucks, trailers, loading docs and other warehouse equipment
• One year or more of forklift experience and ability to obtain certification
• Ability to perform physical activities that require frequent standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling, etc. for a full 8-hour shift

Qualifications:

• Authorization to conduct a pre-employment criminal background check is required for any applicant who is under final consideration for the position
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous warehouse, distribution, freight forwarding, or 3PL experience strongly preferred
• Proven history of dependable attendance and ability to work independently as well as part of a team

To learn more about Flat World Global Solutions, please visit us at https://flatworldgs.com/

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person