Warehouse Associate

HuFriedyGroup

Warehouse Associate responsible for performing distribution functions at HuFriedyGroup. Picking, packing, and shipping customer products while ensuring accuracy and safety.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeDes Plaines • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $0 - $17 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, and inventory management, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality control measures. Proficient in operating material handling equipment and utilizing ERP systems for efficient workflow management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Warehouse ExperienceOSHA Certified Forklift OperatorMicrosoft Office ProficiencyERP Systems (SAP, ShopVue)Attention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Shipping and ReceivingInventory ManagementForklift OperationBasic Math SkillsQuality ControlLean PrinciplesCycle CountingData AccuracyProduct StagingDocumentation Processing

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationTime ManagementCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Material Handling EquipmentSTERIS Operational Data Management System

Certifications & Qualifications

OSHA Forklift Certification

Industry Keywords

GMPDOT RegulationsLean InitiativesWarehouse SafetyShipping Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs all Distribution/Warehouse functions as outlined in established procedures.
Select, check, pack and/or palletize, and label all types of standard orders for shipment
Perform highly repetitive packaging, assembly, and/or machine operation
Receives Customer product through acceptance or unloading shipping container, including pallet breakdown, and identifying box weights; processes all applicable documentation in an accurate manner.
Coordinates staging of incoming Customer product by transferring or overseeing the transfer of product to the non-process storage locations in a safe and damage-free manner.
Inspects finished goods as they move from packaging to assembly, as well as inspect incoming or outgoing Customer product for damages and/or count discrepancies and report such conditions as outlined in established procedures.
Maintains and submits warehouse reports depicting where products are staged within the facility.
Verifies that all identified damages and/or count discrepancies have been reported and resolved.
Ensures shipment of product within shipping deadline by maintaining contact with internal facility staff.
Prepares product for shipment by retrieving Customer product from processed area and staging in shipping area; prepares accurate shipping documentation; loads product into shipping trailers/containers or transfers small packages to delivery service.
Ensures timely receipt or shipment of Customer product by assisting material handling activities, loading and unloading trucks.
Ensures quality conformance against bills of material as well as visual controlled images.
Actively participates and supports Lean and Safety initiatives, as well as daily cycle count programs and other directives, when required.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Operate forklift and/or other material handling equipment, as needed
Meet department productivity and quality goals.
Contributes to a team effort by performing in accordance with all STERIS/HuFriedyGroup policies, GMP, Lean principles and other directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher-level management and performs other duties as assigned, to ensure team continuity across all warehouse operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-2 years related Warehouse Experience or shipping/receiving experience
OSHA Certified Forklift Operator- preferred - training will be paid for if not currently certified
General proficiencies in Microsoft Office and ERP required (SAP and/or ShopVue preferred)
Ability to be licensed to operate powered industrial equipment in a safe and professional manner (i.e. Forklift or yard truck).
Ability to multi-task, adapt to changing responsibilities, and prioritize duties
Ability to work under regularly supervision, either independently or as a team, in a fast paced, changing environment
Requires ability to navigate through defined computer screens and STERIS Operational Data Management System.
Organizing, analyzing, and basic math skills (four basic arithmetic functions in all units of measurement, decimals, ratios, rates, percentages).
Show an attention to detail and ensure data accuracy (Receiving Reports, Bills of Lading, etc.).
Requires effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience.
Able to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc.
Requires knowledge of DOT regulations.
Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare
Vision
Dental
401K Match
Quarterly Bonuses
PTO
Company Holidays