Warehouse Specialist - Multiple Openings

About All Surfaces

Together, We are More.

All Surfaces is one of the nation's leading distributors for flooring and sundries. We are a house of brands, comprised of Walcro, Cartwright Distributing, Tri-State Flooring, Blakely Products, All Tile - CCS, and Abraham Linc. With 45+ locations spread across 23 states. Our commitment to our Core Values-People First, Do Right, Go Beyond, Always Improve, & Let's Go!-drives our success in partnership with our customers and suppliers.

Position Summary

All Surfaces is seeking highly motivated, versatile, and results-driven individuals to join our newly formed Warehouse SWAT Team.

This is not a traditional warehouse position. The SWAT Team serves as a specialized operations group deployed to address high-priority projects, process improvements, safety initiatives, inventory challenges, facility upgrades, and operational needs across the warehouse.

Members of this team are trusted problem-solvers who thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and take ownership of projects that directly impact the success of the business. If you enjoy variety, working on meaningful projects, and making a lasting impact, this role is for you.

Branch: All Tile - CCS in Wood Dale, IL

Work Schedule: 1st Shift

Pay: $23-25/hr depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

Special Projects

• Lead and support warehouse improvement projects.
• Assist with warehouse reconfigurations, rack modifications, and layout changes.
• Support organizational and housekeeping initiatives.
• Help implement operational best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Safety & Compliance

• Support warehouse safety inspections and audits.
• Assist with OSHA compliance initiatives.
• Install and maintain warehouse signage, labels, and safety markings.
• Support dock safety improvements, pedestrian pathway projects, and equipment inspections.

Inventory & Asset Management

• Assist with cycle counting and inventory investigations.
• Identify obsolete, damaged, or slow-moving inventory.
• Support inventory clean-up and asset recovery projects.
• Participate in process improvements designed to improve inventory accuracy.

Operations Support

• Provide support where operational needs are greatest.
• Assist Receiving, Shipping, Picking, Inventory Control, and Quality Control teams as needed.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and help develop long-term solutions.
• Work independently or as part of a small project team.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Recommend and implement practical solutions.
• Participate in training and cross-functional development opportunities.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or operations experience.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment or willingness to become certified.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a warehouse environment.

Preferred

• Leadership or project leadership experience.
• Inventory control experience.
• OSHA or safety-related experience.
• Lean, Continuous Improvement, or process improvement experience.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS).

Ideal Candidate

The ideal SWAT Team Associate is:

• A self-starter who takes initiative.
• Adaptable and comfortable with changing priorities.
• Highly organized.
• Mechanically inclined and resourceful.
• Safety-focused.
• Solutions-oriented rather than problem-focused.
• Someone who enjoys variety and making a visible impact.