Warehouse Associate

About the role

Able Distributors – Powered by First Supply is a trusted HVAC distributor serving the Chicagoland market. We are part of First Supply, a fifth-generation, family-owned company with over 125 years of history. We operate under the motto Where Tradition Meets Innovation, combining local knowledge with added resources and long-term stability.

Responsibilities

• Using basic warehouse equipment, handle packages and ship orders in a timely and accurate manner
• Process incoming product in a timely and accurate manner, checking for damaged products
• Understand and determine the status of orders at any given time
• Answer the telephone politely and accurately, taking correct messages or referring calls to the appropriate person
• Follow tag and hold procedures for all incoming shipments and keep the hold area clear and accessible
• Follow any special instructions pertaining to an order
• Point out any quality or inventory discrepancy issues to the Warehouse Manager
• Label outbound material with appropriate shipping labels
• Ensure documents/system match actual quantities/items picked
• Keep the warehouse area clean and organized
• Follow all safety procedures

Qualifications

• Good computer knowledge and skills, and the ability to learn First Supply LLC’s business system
• Good organizational skills related to managing paperwork and time
• The ability to work within a fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions
• Experience working in a warehouse is preferred
• The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

About First Supply

First Supply® is a leading main channel wholesale distributor, providing industrial customers and building contractors with an extensive line of products and services. We offer a wide range of manufacturer product lines across the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, builder, waterworks, pump/well & septic, industrial, and municipal markets. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, First Supply has more than 700 employees across 29 operating facilities serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan. First Supply also owns and operates 18 Kitchen & Bath Stores across five Midwestern states under the Gerhard's Kitchen, Bath & Lighting and KOHLER® Signature Store by First Supply brands. Gerhard's is the largest, most versatile kitchen and bath store in the Upper Midwest, offering a wide variety of styles—from contemporary to traditional—along with unmatched service. The KOHLER Signature Stores are immersive kitchen and bath showrooms that provide a distinguished experience where designers and homeowners can get hands-on with hundreds of exclusive KOHLER products. With a 128-year legacy and a people-first culture, First Supply is committed to building a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow their careers. That commitment has earned national recognition, including a spot on USA Today’s 2024 Top Workplaces in the USA, as well as honors as a Woman-Led Top Workplace and an Industry Top Workplace for Distribution.

Pay

$18 - $20 per hour