1st shift Warehouse Associate (7 AM - 3:30 PM)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Prescription drug reimbursement

Short-term disability

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Huntley, IL is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support daily warehouse and production operations, assisting with material handling and ensuring smooth workflows across departments.

The role runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., with an evaluation-to-hire employment type and a pay rate of $18–$19 per hour. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), life insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Basic math skills and ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Prior warehouse or forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support receiving, picking, packing, and shipping of materials and finished goods
• Load and unload trucks and operate material handling equipment
• Assist with assembly, material handling, and production support tasks
• Maintain inventory accuracy, organization, and cleanliness
• Follow safety policies, work instructions, and quality standards

Skills

Physical stamina

Basic math

Tape measure

Instruction following

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

City and State: Huntley, IL

Pay Rate: 18-19/hr

Schedule/Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Employment Type: Evaluation to Hire

Summary:

The Warehouse Associate supports daily warehouse and production operations by assisting with material handling, order processing, and maintaining efficient workflow across departments.

Responsibilities:

• Support receiving, picking, packing, and shipping of materials and finished goods
• Load and unload trucks and operate material handling equipment
• Assist with assembly, material handling, and production support tasks
• Maintain inventory accuracy, organization, and cleanliness
• Follow safety policies, work instructions, and quality standards

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physical tasks throughout shift
• Basic math skills and ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Prior warehouse or forklift experience preferred

Benefits:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision/Eyewear plan
• IL Paid Leave Hours
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Referral bonuses