LTL Warehouse Associate (Permanent Job - Mid Day Shift)Location: Vernon Hills, ILCompany Overview:Wrth Baer Supply Company is one of the nation's leading specialty wholesale distributors to the woodworking industry, offering an extensive inventory of decorative and functional hardware, tools, shop supplies, surfacing materials, board & panel products, and woodworking machinery. The company's annual revenue is over $400M and has 30+ distribution locations in the Upper Midwest, the Midwest, the Ohio Valley, the East, and Northeastern United States. Wrth Baer Supply Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wrth Group, a €20B-plus privately held company headquartered in Kunzelsau, Germany, with over 400 companies in 80+ countries worldwide.Position Overview:We are currently seeking an LTL Warehouse Associate to join our team at the Vernon Hills, IL Distribution Center. This is a permanent position with a Mid-Day Shift schedule.Starting Pay: $17.00/HRSchedule: 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, from 10:00am - 6:30pm CTKey Responsibilities:
- Load and unload LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) orders.
- Verify outbound material using delivery receipts and check for accuracy.
- Enter necessary order information into the SAP warehouse management system, and look up order information as needed.
- Contact freight and parcel carriers by phone and email to arrange pickups.
- Operate stand-up forklifts for material handling and warehouse tasks.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Prior warehouse experience is preferred, especially in LTL operations.
- Ability to safely operate a stand-up forklift.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Familiarity with SAP or similar warehouse management systems is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills to coordinate with carriers and team members.
- Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Role Characteristics
- Stands for 3 to 4 hours at a time
- Lifts up to 70 pounds
- Withstands fluctuating temperature changes
- Quickly learns new systems
- Has an excellent work ethic
- Excels in a quick-paced environment
- Is okay with shifting job duties
We offer the following employee benefits:
- Competitive wages
- A variety of excellent health insurance choices
- Paid time off
- Company matched 401(k)
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