Warehouse Associate

**Warehouse Associate** Location **Bensenville, IL** Job Code **458** # of openings **2** Hassett Logistics is currently seeking two **Warehouse Associates**to join our team at our Bensenville, Illinois terminal. The Warehouse Associates are responsible for performing general warehouse functions associated with shipping, receiving, manual freight handling, and forklift operations.

**Hours/Schedule:** **One associate's shift:** Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.*

**Second associate's shift:** Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.*

*Must be available to work weekends or overtime, as needed

**PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:**

* Count, pack, band, and tape freight into various containers and/or skids

* Load and unload freight by hand or by forklift

* Operate a pallet jack, two and four-wheel dollies, and all van equipment needed to secure loads

* Operate a propane-fuel forklift (5k lifting capacity)

* Complete bills of lading and other transportation documents accurately

* Notate damage and communicate information to the manager

* Label and recycle corrugated containers

* Utilize barcode scanning tool or applications

* Comply with all TSA and DOT regulations and company safety policies

* Learn and handle inventory procedures, including accurate documentation of incoming and outgoing freight

* Communicate verbally and in writing with customers and coworkers

* Complete assignments by required deadlines

* Other projects as assigned by the Operations Management

**QUALIFICATIONS:**

* Ability to physically lift up to 70 pounds is required

* Ability to frequently and consistently lift, bend, and stretch is required

* Certification in forklift operation is preferred; otherwise, job requires associates to become forklift certified within first month of hire

* Must pass TSA Security Threat Assessment upon hire

* Regular, reliable attendance is required

* High School Diploma or GED preferred

* Previous warehouse experience is preferred

* S trong written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to enter data into computer system

* Good math skills

* Computer-proficient with Internet, e-mail, and telephone applications

**WHAT WE OFFER:**

***Competitive compensation package**

***Excellent benefit options including:**

Medical

Dental

Flexible Spending Account

Company-paid Long-Term Disability coverage

Company-paid Basic Life insurance

401(k) plan with discretionary Company Match

Generous Vacation and Sick Paid Time Off

Hassett Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/M/F/Vet/Disability/LGBT. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, hairstyle, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Hassett Logistics complies with the laws and regulations outlined in the "EEO is The Law" poster:

**OUR COMPANY:**

Hassett is a leader in time-definite freight services in the highly competitive air express industry. Our roots extend back to the 1940's as a small family-owned moving and storage company. We provide secure, convenient, multi-mode solutions to meet each customer's specific transportation requirements. Industries of all kinds have turned to Hassett to deliver their freight. Our team works with a variety of businesses - publishing, entertainment, automotive, manufacturing, and tradeshows.

Hassett Logistics was named as one of the **Best Places to Work in Illinois** in 2020 and 2021 by *The Daily Herald Business Ledger* in partnership with the *Illinois Chamber of Commerce, MRA - The Management Association, the Small Business Advocacy Council and Best Companies Group.* Our team works hard to continually meet demands and exceed the high expectations we set for ourselves - it's *The Hassett Way*.