Job description
NorthStar Logistics is seeking a meticulous Warehouse Associate to join our Chicago operations. This role supports receiving, storing, and shipping activities while maintaining accuracy and safety in a fast-paced distribution center.
As a member of our warehouse team, you will partner with cross-functional colleagues to ensure on-time order fulfillment and accurate inventory control. We value reliability, initiative, and a commitment to quality.
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement in a modern, safety-focused facility.
Responsibility
- Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments; report discrepancies.
- Pick, pack, and label orders for shipment according to pick lists and WMS instructions.
- Operate handheld scanners to update inventory in the warehouse management system (WMS).
- Sort, palletize, and store goods in appropriate locations; manage stock rotation (FIFO).
- Prepare items for outbound shipments and coordinate with carriers for timely departures.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas; follow safety policies and procedures.
- Contribute to regular cycle counts and participate in quarterly inventory audits.
- Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to meet daily and weekly deadlines.
Qualification
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1+ year of warehouse or distribution center experience (preferred).
- Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform repetitive motions in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with barcode scanners and basic computer literacy; familiarity with WMS is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
- Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines; flexible to work overtime or weekend shifts as needed.
- Safety-focused with knowledge of proper lifting techniques; forklift certification is a plus but not required.