Warehouse Associate
We are currently looking for a warehouse associate to join our Chicago team!
POSITION SUMMARY: As a warehouse associate, your daily tasks include receiving and processing incoming materials & products, loading and unloading trucks and containers, and organizing, staging, and preparing finished products for shipping. This is full-time, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Support shipping and receiving operations, including unloading trucks, inspecting goods for damage, verifying purchase orders, and recording received items in inventory systems.
· Transfer materials or items from receiving or storage locations to designated areas for shipment.
· Organize and place incoming inventory on shelves or racks in an efficient and orderly manner.
· Fulfill orders by selecting items from inventory, preparing them on carts or pallets for packing and shipping.
· Transport prepared orders to shipment staging areas.
· Process outgoing shipments using UPS manifest systems or designated LTL platforms, ensuring proper labeling and generating required documentation such as Bills of Lading (BOL).
· Conduct physical inventory counts and support inventory cycle counting processes.
· Resolve inventory discrepancies and address hold issues promptly.
· Handle returned merchandise for customer credit processing.
· Investigate and resolve issues related to incorrect shipments or problematic orders.
· Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment conducive to smooth operations and accessible for team members and customers.
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QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:
· Ability to read and interpret packing slips/receiving documents and enter correct information into computer;
· Basic math skills- addition, subtraction, multiplication, division;
· Knowledge of freight carriers, classifications, forms, and logistics terminology;
· Familiarity with material handling equipment and packaging methods;
· Experience with UPS/Carrier online software or PC based systems is desirable;
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
· High school diploma or GED
· Forklift certification preferred
- Department
- Warehouse Operations
- Role
- Warehouse Associate
- Locations
- Illinois Warehouse
About TPC Packaging Solutions
TPC Packaging Solutions is a privately held and family-owned company with a proud heritage of innovation and growth. When we were founded, our primary focus was on distributing pressure-sensitive tapes. To generate an initial account base, we mailed product cards to prospects across all 50 states. Today, we have evolved into one of the nation’s largest independent distributors of pressure-sensitive tapes, stretch film, packaging materials, and packaging equipment.