Warehouse Associate (Part-Time)

Our client, Vital Care Industries is seeking a part-time Warehouse Associate to join our team! Are you the one?

Tinley Park, IL (~30 miles outside of metro Chicago)

Part-time: under 30 hours per week and not eligible for benefits

Hourly pay range $16.00/hour - $17.00

About Us

Founded in 1984 as a family-owned business in the Suburbs of Chicago, IL, Vital Care Industries manufactures and distributes medical surgical supplies to over 2,200 medical facilities. Vital Care is driven by superior customer service and quality products. The company’s “Quality by Design” motto reflects its reliable reputation in the market.

Who We’re Looking For

Vital Care Industries is a tight-nit, employee-oriented organization that is looking for someone to join our team. We are seeking someone that is a quick learner, organized, and always up for a challenge. At Vital Care, every day presents a new challenge to provide the best solutions for our customers. The right candidate will need to be able to provide superior customer service in a fast-paced, ever evolving position.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for assisting in daily shipping and receiving operations of the warehouse.
• Prepare orders for FedEx pickup (load, pack, wrap, label, ship)
• Receive and process warehouse products (pick, unload, label, store)
• Completes computer-based and manual reports and related paperwork, including daily receiving logs, shipping discrepancies, damage reports, etc.
• Dependability and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and move through a facility that is approximately 20,000 sq. ft.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
• Keep a clean and safe working warehouse environment
• Ability to communicate and cooperate effectively with supervisors and coworkers
• Assist with performing inventory control

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Minimum two years warehouse and supply chain logistics experience.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of computerized inventory and tracking systems.
• Ability to operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and personal computer.
• Experienced with meeting and maintaining OSHA-required protocols.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Must be able to lift, count, select, sort, ticket, pack and/or handle an assortment of merchandise.
• Ability to process shipments via integrated software platforms such as UPS Worldship, FedEx Ship Manager and ShipGear or equivalent.

SHIPPING EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency with LTL shipments.
• Background in material handling, purchasing, and stock control.
• Experienced and proficient with FIFO stock rotation principles.