Forklift Distribution Associate

About the role

AKIRA is seeking a fast-paced, detail-oriented, and collaborative individual to join our team as a Distribution Associate. Since 2002, AKIRA has grown to +40 stores across the United States and a thriving eCommerce business. We are extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand. Our culture is built on Other-Worldly Customer Service and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer's needs and desires, and we look for employees who embody our core principle of Acting and Thinking Like an Owner.

Responsibilities

The Distribution Associate will perform all necessary warehouse duties, including receiving, processing, and shipping of AKIRA inventory. Specific duties may include:

• Receiving duties: unloading and accurately counting all incoming shipments, receiving items into the WMS system
• Processing duties: picking, sorting, censoring, scanning, and packing of inventory
• Shipping duties: safely palletizing and assembling orders for freight shipments according to retail location
• Operating scanners/computers related to warehouse operations
• All other responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should be able to:

• Safely operate in a warehouse environment, with a solid understanding of safety regulations
• Push, pull, lift 50 lbs continuously throughout the shift
• Stand/walk 10 hours a day
• Work efficiently as part of a team
• Receive and give feedback effectively
• Have a working knowledge of computer programs for entering data and basic math and recording abilities
• Have experience operating powered industrial truck

Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail
• Great communication and interpersonal abilities
• Self-motivation and the ability to work in a team environment
• Sit Down Forklift Experience

Benefits

AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
• Flex Transit (CTA)
• 401(k)
• A generous employee discount

We are committed to internal growth, providing meaningful development and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

Starting pay is $17.00 - $19.00 per hour. We are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices, and compensation for this position will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, with a schedule of Monday - Friday, 8AM to 4:30PM, onsite in Bolingbrook, IL.