Introductory Warehouse Associate - Workweek Evening Shift - Dubuque Distribution Center

Nordstrom, Inc.; Dubuque (IA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Climate-controlled environment

Employee discount

Opportunities for long-term employment

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. operates a warehouse in Dubuque, IA, offering an introductory Warehouse Associate role with permanent potential based on performance. Shifts include morning, afternoon, and overnight with premium pay for some hours.

Starting pay is $21.60/hour plus shift differentials; milestone bonuses are offered. The role emphasizes safety, training, and opportunities for long-term employment within a climate-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Able to repetitively bend, reach, stand, walk and lift 50 lb boxes
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Willingness to rotate across areas and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload freight; unpack and deliver merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds
• Complete receiving and/or shipping documentation as required
• Rotate jobs in different areas
• Scan, process, and research shipments per inventory control processes

Skills

Teamwork

Attendance

Punctuality

Independent work

Tools

Forklift

Power Industrial Trucks

Job description

Job Description

This is an Introductory Warehouse Associate role, with an opportunity to become a permanent team member based on performance and business needs.

Current Available shifts:

Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM

Shift: Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM-11:30 PM (+shift differential)

Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 9:00 PM-5:30 AM (+shift differential)

Pay: Starting Pay: $21.60/hour plus shift premiums

• Milestone Bonus: $750

• $375 after 30 days

• $375 after 90 days

Working at the Nordstrom Distribution Center in Dubuque, IA is exciting, fast-paced, and means being part of something we think is pretty awesome. You'll enjoy a climate-controlled environment, the highest safety standards, and access to great training and development opportunities.

Our Supply Chain team ensures customers get their orders quickly, accurately, and with care. We process incoming shipments, handle returns, and keep everything moving behind the scenes.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Climate-controlled environment

• Employee discount

• Opportunities for long-term employment

What You’ll Do

• Receive and unload freight; unpack and deliver newly arrived merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds

• Complete receiving and/or shipping documentation, as required

• Rotate jobs in different areas

• Scan, process, and research merchandise shipments in accordance with inventory control processes

You Own This If You Have

• The ability to repetitively bend, reach, stand, walk and lift 50 lb boxes without difficulty

• Experience operating a forklift, order picker or other Power Industrial Trucks (PIT) is a plus

• The ability to drive productivity through the efficient use of time and a commitment to strong results

• Excellent attendance and punctuality

• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

• A commitment to teamwork through relationship building, reliability and collaboration

Pay Range Details

Pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$21.60 - $23.35 Hourly

We’ve got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that's reflected in our benefits.Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Variable_ES-US.pdf

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.

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