Cargo Handler - Equipment

Hub Group; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401K with employer contributions

Career advancement opportunities

Work-life balance culture

Job summary

Hub Group is seeking a Cargo Handler in Bolingbrook, IL to load and unload freight, accurately stage and audit next-day routes, and perform routine warehouse duties. This role requires forklift certification, RF scanner and data entry experience, and a strong focus on safety and accuracy.

Schedule is Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with paid holidays and comprehensive benefits. The successful candidate will join a team committed to efficiency, quality, and career development within a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; higher education a plus.
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without calculator.
• Strong written and communication skills with customer service focus.
• Previous experience with RF scanners and computer data entry systems for tracking inventory preferred.
• Ability to work, follow directions and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to verify freight documentation and quality, label boxes and prepare freight for shipment.
• Must stage and audit next day routes and move freight within the warehouse.
• Must check-in and unload appliances from carrier deliveries.
• Maintain a positive, professional and safe work environment.
• Schedule flexibility including weekends, overtime and acting as backup for Admin as needed.
• 1-2 years warehouse experience.
• Forklift operation certification required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers safely and timely.
• Accurately stage and audit next-day routes.
• Move freight within the warehouse as required.
• Check-in and unload appliances from carriers.
• Maintain a safe and professional work environment.
• Be flexible for weekends, overtime, and back-up admin tasks.

Skills

Math basics

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Documentation accuracy

Attention to labeling/quality

Safety awareness

Weekend/overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Inventory data entry systems

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Description

The Cargo Handler is responsible for loading and unloading freight on trailers in a safe and timely manner. Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying of freight is required. Must accurately stage and audit next day routes, perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Shift: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Pay: $19.35/hr

What We Provide

• Paid holidays
• Benefits such as Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K plan with employer contributions
• Opportunity for advancement and career development
• Culture that embraces a work-life balance

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, post high school education a plus
• Ability to count and perform basic math, with or without calculator
• Basic written and communication skills along with strong customer service skills
• Previous experience with RF scanners and computer data entry systems for tracking inventory preferred.
• Ability to work, follow directions and organize duties in a fast-paced environment and muti-task
• Ability to verify documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards are met and correctly label boxes and prepare freight for shipment as required
• Must accurately stage and audit next day routes and move freight within the warehouse as needed
• Must accurately check-in and unload appliances from our appliance carriers
• Maintain positive, professional and safe work environment
• Schedule flexibility: ability to work weekends, overtime and during events as needed and act as backup for Admin as needed
• 1-2 years prior warehouse experience
• Must be certified to drive fork truck

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