AIV is seeking a versatile Warehouse Associate to manage daily logistics, inventory control, and shipping/receiving operations. This static, hands-on role focuses entirely on internal operations, including coordinating orders, managing stock cycles, and safely operating forklifts and reach trucks. Additionally, you will champion workplace safety by serving as an OSHA-certified safety trainer and ensuring compliance with warehouse export regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in shipping, inventory receiving, inventory control, buyout receiving, quality control, order coordinator, loading and unloading shipments.
- Schedule shortages on warehouse materials (ex: crating materials, pallets and crates for export orders in compliance for export regulations)
- Schedule maintenance and repairs for all warehouse equipment with Manager’s approval
- Building & grounds maintenance at Chicago location
- OSHA Certified Operator safety trainer for forklift, safety site, equipment safety
- Operate socket weld machinery
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficient in performing all shipping and receiving functions and procedures.
- Good communication skills and be able to make decisions as well as excel at problem solving.
- Knowledge of AIV’s computer system, applications, and programs related to warehousing and inventorying
- Knowledge of the company’s rules, procedures, and practices pertaining to warehousing, inventory control, and valves/materials distribution
- Principles of warehouse organization
- Principles of warehouse safety and security
- Use technology in the maintenance of an effective warehouse
- Expedite flow of materials
- Analyze work requirements and establish performance standards
- Analyze procedural problems and determine causes of errors or inefficiency
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports as needed
- Conduct daily routine cycle counts
Education and Qualifications
- OSHA certified operator safety trainer certificate a plus
- Certification in import/export licensing a plus
- Inventory Management and development training a plus
- Forklift & Reach Truck
AIV is an global master distributor of high-quality valves and actuators, selling through distribution only. AIV headquarters was established in 1991 as a resource for hard-to-find, exotic alloy and specialty valves, AIV has built a reputation as a premier master distributor in this arena, serving as a trusted resource for the oil & gas, refining, chemical, petrochemical, power, pulp & paper and water treatment industries. For more information, please visit: www.aivinc.com.
