Warehouse Associate

At Piab Group we improve our customers' productivity, sustainability and safety through evolving industrial automation and have done so since 1951.

We believe in an automated world where no resources are wasted, and no humans are injured.

With annual sales of ~3 billion SEK, more than 1200 employees and a global presence in more than 100 countries, we help our customers improve their operations for the better on a daily basis.

Since 2018, Piab Group has been owned by Patricia Industries, part of Investor AB.

Evolving ourselves.

Evolving you.

Evolving automation.

What you will do

At Piab Group, we work with smart tech by creating intelligent solutions, a more efficient production climate, as well as a safer workplace within the world of automation. We provide gripping skills to robots, intelligent flow to materials, and lifting power to humans. We want to improve today’s product and assembly for the better. This ambition is embedded into everything we do. It is in every idea, product, and interaction.

Since January 2020, TAWI is a part of the Piab Group. Together, we are building a strong Lifting Automation division, offering complete solutions for ergonomic lifting. For more information, visit www.tawi.com.

As a Warehouse Associate, you will be responsible for effectively perform picking, packing, receiving, storage of inventory, inventory management and some administrative functions

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with great attention to detail and experience with both industrial fork trucks and ERP systems.

You will

• Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup (load, pack, wrap, label, ship)
• Receive and process warehouse inventory (pick, unload, label, store)
• Perform inventory control and keep quality standards high for audits
• Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
• Report any discrepancies
• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and other team members
• Operate and maintain warehouse vehicles and equipment
• Follow quality standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations.

The Warehouse Associate reports to the Warehouse Manager. In this role, you are required to act according to the Piab Group’s Code of Conduct and know and follow the values, mission and routines.

We are looking for

• Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to operate a forklift once trained or willingness to be trained.
• Valid driver’s license a must
• Familiarity with general ERP software

Experience and Educational background

• High School Diploma/ GED
• 2+ years of warehouse experience

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Must be able to walk and stand on level/or Inclined surfaces for certain periods through the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• Physical Demands: Employee is occasionally required to lift 75 lbs.

Evolving you

All employees at Piab have a strong hands-on mentality, exploring, sharing ideas, leading by example making those ideas a reality, and ultimately committing to our customers’ success. As the world of automation evolves, so does Piab Group.

Contact

Want to know more about this role and Piab? You are welcome to contact Christopher Turczak at christopher.turczak@piabgroup.com

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job Type

Permanent

Disclaimer

Piab provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Bolingbrook, IL 60440: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person