Retail Warehouse Associate

Quality Talent Group; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Advancement opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quality Talent Group is assisting a client in Des Plaines, IL to hire a Retail Warehouse Associate to support daily warehouse operations, product preparation, inventory handling, and ensure merchandise is ready for customers.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork as you receive, move, store, assemble, and stage inventory, operate forklift and pallet jacks, perform repairs or touch-ups, and assist with audits while maintaining a clean, organized workspace and delivering a positive

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs (with assistance as needed).
• Experience in warehouse, retail, or material handling preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Receive, move, store, assemble, and prepare furniture.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely (forklifts, pallet jacks, lifts, dollies).
• Inspect and prepare merchandise to meet quality standards.
• Load, unload, organize, and stage inventory.
• Perform minor repairs, touch-ups, and repackaging.
• Assist with inventory tracking, cycle counts, and audits.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Support a positive customer experience.

Skills

Lift up to 100 lbs

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Communication and teamwork

Reliable and safety-focused

Job description

Retail Warehouse Associate

Overview

Since 1945, our client has built a strong foundation through teamwork, efficient systems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Their passion is reflected in every action, with a focus on earning the trust and loyalty of both employees and customers every day.

Join the client as a Retail Warehouse Associate, supporting daily warehouse operations, product preparation, inventory handling, and ensuring merchandise is ready for customers. This role plays a key part in maintaining efficiency, safety, and quality standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Advancement opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs (with assistance as needed)
• Experience in warehouse, retail, or material handling preferredStrong attention to detail
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and safety-focused

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, move, store, assemble, and prepare furniture
• Operate warehouse equipment safely (forklifts, pallet jacks, lifts, dollies)
• Inspect and prepare merchandise to meet quality standards
• Load, unload, organize, and stage inventory
• Perform minor repairs, touch-ups, and repackaging
• Assist with inventory tracking, cycle counts, and audits
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace
• Support a positive customer experience