Stockroom Attendant I

Job Description: Stockroom Attendant I Job Title: Stockroom Attendant I Department: Warehouse Reports To: Receiving and Stockroom Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Range: $21.50 Location: Chicago, IL (On-site) About Guardian Equipment Founded forty years ago, Guardian Equipment manufactures industrial safety products (specifically, emergency eyewash and shower equipment). We are a family-owned company and the largest manufacturer of these products in the world. Product quality, innovation and service to our customers drive our success. Safety: We never sacrifice safety for speed or money. Quality: Durability is our standard, and we never rush orders at the expense of performance metrics. Service: We strive to get our customers the products they need when they need them. Efficiency: We achieve competitive pricing through waste reduction and lean manufacturing. Proud to Call Chicago Home We love Chicago and have always been here. We have two state-of-the-art facilities totaling 200,000 square feet in River North. WaterSaver Faucet is at Erie and Halsted Streets, while Guardian Equipment is at North Branch and Division Streets on Goose Island. Both companies have gated off-street parking, are close to the Kennedy Expressway (I90), and have easy access to public transportation. Position Summary The Stockroom Attendant I role is responsible for stockroom tasks monitoring inventory levels, and maintaining accurate withdrawal/return records. The role involves receiving incoming materials, organizing the storage area, and facilitating the movement of supplies to relevant departments. Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities Receiving & Storage: Receive, check, and store incoming materials and supplies using FIFO, put away receipts from WaterSaver Faucet and Mexico. Material Handling: Move or expedite materials to proper departments or queuing area for delivery. Stockroom Organization: Maintain cleanliness and organization of the stockroom area. Equipment Operation: Operate order picker, hoists, and other equipment in unloading, moving, or storing materials. Safety Adherence: Comply strictly with all company safety policies, including the mandatory and continuous utilization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and specific hand protection. Job Qualifications & Requirements Education & Experience Education: High school diploma, GED or equivalent Experience: No prior experience is required; all training is provided on-the-job. Skills & Competencies Ability to read, comprehend, and systematically follow basic written instructions, visual flow charts, or fundamental technical diagrams. Basic mathematical proficiency for inventory counting and simple measurement verification. Foundational computer literacy to navigate basic tracking applications or utilize hand-held barcode scanners. Familiarity with Guardian Equipment products and the parts, materials, packaging, or shipping requirements relevant to the position. Physical Demands & Work Environment Physical Activity: Regularly required to stand, walk, and maintain physical balance for the entire duration of an 8-hour shift. Continuous use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, align, or feel small industrial parts. Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling actions are necessary. Lifting Constraints: Must possess the consistent physical capacity to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted throughout the workday. Environment: Position is located entirely on an active manufacturing floor. The work area is climate-controlled but subject to minor localized temperature variations. Benefits Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health Insurance plans; HMO, PPO, and HSA options after 90 days Vision and Dental insurance. Short- and long-term disability benefits. Life insurance. 401(k) plan with company match. Two (2) weeks paid vacation. Ten (10) paid holidays. Five (5) paid sick days per year. Opportunities for advancement. Tuition…

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