Retail Warehouse Associate

Quality Talent Group; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 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 seeking a Retail Warehouse Associate to support daily warehouse operations, product preparation, and inventory handling, ensuring merchandise is ready for customers. This role emphasizes efficiency, safety, and quality in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will receive, move, store, and stage inventory, operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely, inspect merchandise for quality, and assist with cycle counts and audits while maintaining a clean, organized workspace and

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• 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 100 lbs

Warehouse experience

Retail experience

Material handling

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety-focused

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Dollies

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