Updated Job Description: Entry-Level Warehouse Associate
Assignment Length: 3 months, with possible extension
Location: North Chicago, IL
Shift: 1st Shift, Monday Friday, 7:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Position Summary
The Entry-Level Warehouse Associate supports daily warehouse, receiving, package-handling, and mailroom operations. The successful candidate will receive and organize incoming packages, prepare shipments for transportation, move materials to designated staging areas, and deliver mail and packages throughout the facility. This is an entry-level position; previous forklift, route-driver, or warehouse experience is not required.
Top Required Skills, Experience, or Education
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to accurately read, verify, and enter information into computer systems.
Ability to lift packages weighing up to 70 pounds and perform physical warehouse activities, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, and climbing ladders.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures and safety guidelines.
Dependable, team-oriented, and able to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
Key Responsibilities
Accurately receive incoming packages, verify items against packing slips, and process receipts in the receiving system.
Enter, record, store, and maintain package, shipment, and receiving information in electronic systems.
Investigate and reroute misdirected mail and packages using computer applications.
Prepare pallets for transportation, print and sort manifests, and move pallets to designated dock staging areas.
Coordinate the pickup and movement of mail and packages being returned or transferred internally.
Deliver incoming mail and packages to customers, mail stops, and designated locations within the facility.
Provide support for package receiving, mail center, and other warehouse functions as needed.
Maintain organized and clean dock, staging, cage, and work areas.
Follow all applicable company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and operating guidelines.
Complete required training and support process improvements or departmental initiatives.
Provide courteous and responsive service to internal customers and assist with package-related questions or requests.
Support SAP or other receiving-system transactions when required and trained.
Qualifications and Physical Requirements
Previous warehouse, forklift, or route-driver experience is not required. Training will be provided as needed.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to read, understand, and enter information in English into training records and IT systems.
Ability to lift and handle packages weighing up to 70 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb ladders, and work independently for extended periods.
Must be dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in a physically active warehouse environment.
Safety shoes are required.
A valid driver s license is not required unless the employee is later authorized to operate a company vehicle on public roadways.
EEO:
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.