Furniture Packer and Shipper

This position works 8 am to 5 pm, but duties will vary from day to day. This position puts in 40 to 50 hours a week. Will report to Dock Supervisor daily. Our warehouse in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago supports our retail stores.

Job duties include:

Create Custom Boxes for Packing and Skidding of furniture. Preparing small furnishings, home accessories and frames for shipment including packing, and creating labels. Using a forklift, pallet jack, or dolly to move items. Helping load or unload trucks. Handle light administrative receiving duties. Verifying items of incoming and outgoing shipments against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.

Qualifications:

Applicants who have at least 2 year driving truck with C license and No Accidents would qualify for 6 month early rate increase. 2 year shipping or receiving experience. Must be able to speak, read and write English Must be at least 18 years of age Good communications skills, both verbal and written are required and experience using a computer is preferred. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs occasionally throughout the workday. Must be available to work Saturdays on occasion. 2 yr. Experience driving sit-down forklifts with no history of accidents a plus. Must be professional, on time, present daily, and doesn't waste time.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a C license to drive a truck? (This is not required, but would be helpful in a backup role.)

Language:

English and Spanish (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Chicago, IL 60612 (Required)

Work Location:

In person