Warehouse Associate

Company: Armstrong Flooring, Inc.
Location: Kankakee
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

We are looking for a capable Warehouse Associate to support our company's warehouse operations. You will receive, input, sort, load and unload products and you will perform various warehouse activities.Responsibilities* Process, package and ship orders accurately * Receive, unload and place incoming inventory items appropriately* Organize stocks and maintain inventory* Verify identity, quantity, SKU and lot of floor tile and other materials through visual inspection for both incoming and shipped goods* Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, ship)* Receive and process warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label, store)* Perform inventory controls (cycle counts) and keep quality standards high for audits* Operate and maintain warehouse vehicles and equipment* Organize warehouse space* Contribute ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures* Keep warehouse clean and organized daily Requirements* 2+ years of employment in a warehouse or distribution environment* Proven warehouse experience* Ability to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment* Adequate knowledge of warehouse data system* Team player with organizational skills* Ability to lift or move heavy products* High school diploma* Proven working experience as a Warehouse Worker* Proficiency in inventory software, databases and systems* Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methodsExperience With The Following a Plus* Stand up (Reach Truck)* Gas Powered Forklift (Crown/Toyota)* Spotter/Yard Dog* PalletizerBenefitsYou'll see it in the vibrant colors of your school hallway, doctors and nurses will walk it while caring for your loved ones, your family will gather on it while creating everlasting memories. We are North America's #1 producer of resilient flooring products and our mission is to inspire great spaces.That's us. That's Armstrong Flooring.Community & Philanthropy We have a heritage of investing millions of dollars in programs that enhance the neighborhoods where we live and work. Additionally, we're proud that our employees regularly and willingly give of their time and talents to support the efforts of local organizationsSustainability Armstrong Flooring has a long-standing reputation for sustainable innovation, starting with using cork waste to make linoleum floors over 100 years ago. We continue to develop products that have lower environmental footprints, and in some cases, reduce the environmental footprints of the buildings where they are installed.DEVELOPMENTAt Armstrong Flooring, every employee has a development plan and discussions around career growth. We have many employees with diverse backgrounds and career paths. We offer the following opportunities which promote a growth culture* Certifications* On-the-Job training* Tuition reimbursement* Job shadowing* Cross-functional team projectsBenefits* Choice of competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans - effective Day 1 of employment* Prescription plan with mail-order options* Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts* Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account* Paid vacation * Paid holidays* Product discounts* Employee Assistance ProgramLIFESTYLE* Recognition program* Service awards* Casual work environmentWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer Armstrong Flooring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.

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