Warehouse Associate

$19 - $21/Yr

Yamazen - Elk Grove Village, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Elk Grove Village, IL

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

Yamazen, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Warehouse Associate. Established for over 50 years, Yamazen Inc. is a leading importer and distributor of quality CNC manufacturing machinery, including machine tools and injection molding machines. We service manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, construction equipment, medical, and I.T. industries.

Responsibilities

• Light picking and packing
• Operating sit-down and standup forklifts
• Packaging product for shipment
• Ability to create and read various labels
• Fulfilling sales orders
• Assisting in receiving product
• Assisting with light maintenance as needed
• Contributing to general cleanliness of the warehouse
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Previous experience operating sit-down and standup forklifts lifting heavy equipment is preferred
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to read and write
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be a team player
• Excellent communication skills are a must
• Strong attention to detail

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience with RF scanners and warehouse management systems is a plus
• Some knowledge of UPS WorldShip & FedEx Ship Manager is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including salary and semi-annual bonus opportunities
• Company paid medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability and life insurance within the first 60 days
• 401K with company match
• Vacation / Personal sick days / Company paid holidays
• Flexible work hours
• Bi-weekly catered lunches
• New car discount program
• Employee Assistance Program