General Warehouse Associate

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in shipping, inventory receiving, inventory control, buyout receiving, quality control, order coordinator, loading and unloading shipments.
• Delivery/Pick Up driver as needed using company truck
• Schedule shortages on warehouse materials (ex: crating materials, pallets and crates for export orders in compliance for export regulations)
• Schedule maintenance and repairs for all warehouse equipment with Manager’s approval
• Building & grounds maintenance at Chicago location
• OSHA Certified Operator safety trainer for forklift, safety site, equipment safety
• Operate socket weld machinery

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in performing all shipping and receiving functions and procedures.

Good communication skills and be able to make decisions as well as excel at problem solving.

• Knowledge of AIV’s computer system, applications, and programs related to warehousing and inventorying
• Knowledge of the company’s rules, procedures, and practices pertaining to warehousing, inventory control, and valves/materials distribution
• Principles of warehouse organization
• Principles of warehouse safety and security
• Use technology in the maintenance of an effective warehouse
• Expedite flow of materials
• Analyze work requirements and establish performance standards
• Analyze procedural problems and determine causes of errors or inefficiency
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports as needed
• Conduct daily routine cycle counts

Education and Qualifications

• OSHA certified operator safety trainer certificate a plus
• Certification in import/export licensing a plus
• Inventory Management and development training a plus
• Forklift & Reach Truck

AIV is an global master distributor of high-quality valves and actuators, selling through distribution only. AIV headquarters was established in 1991 as a resource for hard-to-find, exotic alloy and specialty valves, AIV has built a reputation as a premier master distributor in this arena, serving as a trusted resource for the oil & gas, refining, chemical, petrochemical, power, pulp & paper and water treatment industries. For more information, please visit: www.aivinc.com.