First-Shift Warehouse Associate | Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm

CJ Logistics America; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and/or

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Early access to earned wages

High performance culture

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

CJ Logistics America in Illinois is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support daily warehouse operations, including manual order fulfillment, product handling, and inventory accuracy. This role focuses on timely, accurate processing of orders with safety and quality in mind.

Responsibilities include picking, packing, kitting, loading/unloading, and basic quality checks, while collaborating with teammates to reach daily productivity goals. On-site position with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED-equivalent or relevant experience.
• At least 6 months of general work experience.
• Ability to operate electric and hand pallet jacks safely.
• Basic math and reading skills required.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick, sort, and prepare products for orders (case picking, kitting, lumping).
• Assist with e-commerce and value-added service orders per work instructions.
• Load and unload products to support daily operations.
• Conduct visual quality checks and verify packaging/shipping requirements.
• Report defects or missing inventory to management.
• Follow safety protocols and PPE requirements; participate in safety training.

Skills

General warehouse experience

Electric pallet jacks

Basic math

Reading skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

Label printing systems

Job description

CJ Logistics America in Illinois is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support daily warehouse operations, including manual order fulfillment, product handling, and inventory accuracy. This role focuses on timely, accurate processing of orders with safety and quality in mind.

Responsibilities include picking, packing, kitting, loading/unloading, and basic quality checks, while collaborating with teammates to reach daily productivity goals. On-site position with competitive hourly compensation.