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Warehouse Worker I

Chicago Transit Authority • Chicago, IL • 1h ago

Warehouse Worker I - ( 2600005H )

Description

SALARY

$25.04 - $39.30

POSITION SUMMARY

Receives, stores, issues and ships materials.

Qualifications

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspects incoming materials to verify descriptions and quantities received.

Loads and unloads material.

Operates a variety of material handling equipment to move supplies.

Picks, packages and ships materials to various locations, as required.

Operates a computerized inventory control system to access and manage information.

Performs janitorial duties and other housekeeping tasks.

Maintains the facility, equipment and materials in a neat, clean and efficient manner.

Uses other computer equipment to enter, organize and retrieve information.

Performs cycle inventory counts.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

Job Title

CHALLENGES

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required to possess the skills necessary to perform arithmetical computations including fractions, decimals and percentages.

Must pass a physical examination and perform the physical activities associated with this position.

Required to possess basic keyboarding skills and be familiar with hardware and software applicable to warehousing operations including Oracle Systems.

Required to possess the skills and attributes necessary to competently operate the various @types of mechanical equipment used in warehouse activities.

Required to possess or obtain a valid State of Illinois Driver's License.

Required to transmit written and oral instructions.

Must pass applicable tests.

Required to have experience operating fork lift equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have strength in standing when receiving, storing and issuing materials, walking up and down aisles, picking materials, sitting when writing received reports. Must be able to lift and carry parts, equip., supplies, etc. up to 60 lbs and maneuver material to 100 lbs.

Must be able to push hand truck, pallet jack, carts, boxes, etc. and pull materials from racks and shelves, hand truck and pallet jack.

Must be able to climb ladders to retrieve and place materials on racks/shelves - stacks of material in the yard and balance on ladders when reaching for materials.

Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl when picking and placing material into lower bins/shelves.

Must be able to reach when putting up and retrieving stock materials, handle stock materials, as well as finger and feel.

Must be able to communicate with user departments and Supervisor; must be able to hear instructions and approaching material moving equipment.

Must be able to see near when reviewing purchase orders, move tickets, claims, etc, far to locate stock material, lot numbers, etc. and have color vision to identify certain parts and materials.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to operate mechanical equipment used in warehouse/stockroom operations.

Ability to accurately count and check materials.

Ability to communicate clearly.

RFID/Scan Gun/Barcoding experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposed to dirt, loud, noise and all weather conditions.

Exposed to extreme cold when working on dock in winter.

Exposed to extreme heat when working on dock in summer.

Exposed to extreme Wet and/or Humidity when working on dock on hot humid days.

Exposed to noise form overhead blowers; heater motors.

Exposed to atmospheric conditions such as fumes from running engines of trucks on dock; oil room, odors from dock area; oil room; and dust within warehouse facilities; on shelves and racks.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

Disposal equipment including: balers, shredders and compactors. Lifting equipment including: forklifts, Order Pickers and pallet jacks.

RFID/Scan Gun/Barcoding equipment.

Additional Details: Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Rate to be determined by applicant's entered service date and service date in union jurisdiction of this classification.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

TO BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY INCLUDING:

UPLOADED RESUME / WORK HISTORY

QUALIFICATIONS

JOB ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS

INFORMATION PROVIDED MUST BE ACCURATE AND TRUTHFUL.

Failure to respond to correspondences during the hiring process in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

CTA Benefits

https://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/\

Primary Location : USA-Illinois-Chicago

Job : Purchasing/Warehousing

Job Posting : Jul 2, 2026, 1:15:41 PM

Position Type: : Full-time Permanent (FTP)

Req ID: 2600005H

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