Warehouse Specialist - Multiple Openings

About All Surfaces Together, We are More. All Surfaces is one of the nation’s leading distributors for flooring and sundries. We are a house of brands, comprised of Walcro, Cartwright Distributing, Tri-State Flooring, Blakely Products, All Tile – CCS, and Abraham Linc. With 45+ locations spread across 23 states. Our commitment to our Core Values—People First, Do Right, Go Beyond, Always Improve, & Let’s Go!—drives our success in partnership with our customers and suppliers.

About the role

All Surfaces is seeking highly motivated, versatile, and results-driven individuals to join our newly formed Warehouse SWAT Team. This is not a traditional warehouse position. The SWAT Team serves as a specialized operations group deployed to address high-priority projects, process improvements, safety initiatives, inventory challenges, facility upgrades, and operational needs across the warehouse. Members of this team are trusted problem-solvers who thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and take ownership of projects that directly impact the success of the business. If you enjoy variety, working on meaningful projects, and making a lasting impact, this role is for you. Branch: All Tile - CCS in Wood Dale, IL

Responsibilities

• Special Projects: Lead and support warehouse improvement projects. Assist with warehouse reconfigurations, rack modifications, and layout changes. Support organizational and housekeeping initiatives. Help implement operational best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Safety & Compliance: Support warehouse safety inspections and audits. Assist with OSHA compliance initiatives. Install and maintain warehouse signage, labels, and safety markings. Support dock safety improvements, pedestrian pathway projects, and equipment inspections.
• Inventory & Asset Management: Assist with cycle counting and inventory investigations. Identify obsolete, damaged, or slow-moving inventory. Support inventory clean-up and asset recovery projects. Participate in process improvements designed to improve inventory accuracy.
• Operations Support: Provide support where operational needs are greatest. Assist Receiving, Shipping, Picking, Inventory Control, and Quality Control teams as needed. Troubleshoot operational issues and help develop long-term solutions. Work independently or as part of a small project team.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency. Recommend and implement practical solutions. Participate in training and cross-functional development opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or operations experience.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment or willingness to become certified.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership or project leadership experience.
• Inventory control experience.
• OSHA or safety-related experience.
• Lean, Continuous Improvement, or process improvement experience.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS).

Skills

• Self-starter who takes initiative.
• Adaptable and comfortable with changing priorities.
• Highly organized.
• Mechanically inclined and resourceful.
• Safety-focused.
• Solutions-oriented rather than problem-focused.
• Enjoys variety and making a visible impact.

Pay

$23-25/hr depending on experience

Schedule

1st Shift