Warehouse Specialist

Location: Carol Stream

About the role

The Warehouse Specialist maintains key department experience and knowledge that require unique skills and training as identified by management. This role involves specific areas of expertise within the facility such as receiving, production, inventory control, and administration. Responsibilities include training employees, ensuring adherence to SOPs, supporting new process rollouts, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement while promoting a team-oriented, safe, and clean working environment.

Responsibilities

• Cross-train in all departments as required, learning multiple jobs in the distribution center to perform various distribution-related functions, with assignments potentially changing daily or less frequently.
• Work in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment and interact with leadership and work groups to share task-related information.
• Actively contribute to maintaining a safe, clean work environment and display a positive team spirit.
• Assist in monitoring production, resolve production problems by identifying barriers, and escalate difficult issues to leadership.
• Drive the Lean culture within operations and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train new hires and retrain team associates, ensuring SOPs are rolled out and training is completed.
• Communicate new processes and procedures effectively, including group and individual training.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Office Depot core values.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of warehouse, distribution, or supply chain experience.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing using the English language.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems and equipment.
• Basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication).
• Knowledge of personal computer (PC) operation.
• Ability to operate power/mobile equipment; may require additional training or certification.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 70 pounds regularly, up to 150 pounds infrequently.
• Ability to push, pull, grasp, and perform fine manipulation of equipment using hands throughout the workday.
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces, though infrequently.
• Must be able to perform duties similar to those of the associates they lead.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule is a plus (e.g., starting early or staying until work is complete).
• Exhibited strong job performance and behavior, including teamwork, attendance, quality, and productivity.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday, 4:00 AM start time.

Pay

$21.00/hour.

About the company

The ODP Group, through its business entities ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot, is a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions via an integrated B2B distribution platform and omnichannel presence. This includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, an online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores.

Commitment to Safety

The company is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. All coworkers are expected to support the operational safety culture by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns.