Warehouse Specialist - Multiple Openings

All Surfaces · Wood Dale, IL · 2 weeks ago

Category: Logistics
Experience: 2+ years

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.

Position Summary

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

Work Schedule: 1st Shift

Pay: $23-25/hr depending on experience

Key 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.

Qualifications

Required

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.

Preferred

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).

Ideal Candidate

The ideal SWAT Team Associate is:

A 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.
Someone who enjoys variety and making a visible impact.

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