Warehouse Associate, II

Remote Work: No

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer's and partner's needs and solve their challenges.

Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our diverse perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about – locally and globally. We've only begun reimaging the future – for our people, our customers, and the world.

Let's create tomorrow together.

The Warehouse Associate performs the physical and/or administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and order fulfillment of merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies and equipment.

*This is a 1st shift position: 6am - 2:30pm*

• Performs quality checks on outbound and inbound shipments.

• Performs outbound staging and packing in accordance with site policies.

• Executes ERP system transactions on outbound and inbound shipments.

• Updates FMS for parcel and freight shipments.

• Learns to use handheld RF scanners and Warehouse Management System to fulfill orders.

• Maintains inventory accuracy.

• Handles and controls hazardous material on both inbound and outbound.

• Complies with 5S safety, housekeeping practices, and regulations.

• Completes all required safety training and follows protocol in all risk situations.

• Uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to tasks at hand.

• Lifts up to 75 pounds unassisted.

• Certification on powered industrial trucks including work assist vehicle (WAV), off the ground order picker (up to 35' off the ground), reach truck, dock stocker and powered pallet jacks.

• Creates repair RMA's, manages receiving and shipment issues within repair systems.

• Develops familiarity with a subset of products, processes, operational metrics and software tools; learns and follows basic work instructions for functional assignments according to productivity and quality standards

• Provides input geared towards continuous improvement, work instruction documentation, and
standardization of processes.

• Resolves a variety of basic problems of limited complexity under direct supervision and performs rudimentary analysis involving a limited number of factors.

• Performs activities to evaluate and maintain equipment.

• Creates expense orders for internal repair consumption.

• Services customer product, including evaluating and validating customer complaint information, repair history, troubleshooting, and contract entitlement.

• Creates work instructions, check sheets, or other process documentation.

• Trains associates in basic work assignments and shares information with the team in regards to new learnings.

• May obtain certification as an emergency responder.

• May obtain training in other areas of safety (i.e. fire extinguisher use).

• Full knowledge of ISO requirements and demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with external auditors.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent/ or previous relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic math skills, can read a ruler
• Fundamental reading and writing skills
• Effective communication skills
• Basic computer literacy, with knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Proficient understanding of the use of a desktop

Benefits of joining Zebra:

• "Work for a company that cares" - High recommend ratings on glassdoor / indeed. Great place to work, other accolades
• Stable / solid company – more than 50 years in greater Chicago area
• A place to stay and grow – avg US tenure frontline worker is 6.73 years
• We promote from within and offer training and development experiences that support growth
• Culture of respect, inclusion and recognition
• Zebra for Zebra – technology showcase
• Free company apparel annually
• Annual safety shoe allowance (for eligible roles)
• Generous 401k match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Annual cash incentive opportunity
• Generous PTO – 4 weeks in your first year
• Paid volunteer days – support your community
• Mental health days (paid)

Zebra is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability and protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary: USD USD 25.56 Hourly

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.