Seasonal Warehouse Associate (Ottawa, IL)

Kohl's; Ottawa (IL); Hybrid; USD 22,730 - 29,549; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Kohl's in Ottawa, Illinois is seeking a Warehouse Associate to prepare, process, and move merchandise accurately and safely. The role involves receiving, packing, and shipping orders while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Ideal candidates should have strong teamwork skills and the ability to multitask. Enjoy flexible shifts and a variety of benefits, including health, wellness, and retirement programs. Starting pay is $16.50/hour with potential increases.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and apply policies and procedures.
• Effective collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Adept multitasking abilities.
• Ability to complete training programs and cross-train.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process merchandise, including picking and packing.
• Input data to prepare reports.
• Provide high-quality internal and external customer service.
• Promote a safe work environment by following safety rules.
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance according to company standards.

Skills

Effective collaboration and teamwork skills

Adept multitasking abilities

Job description

Available Shift Details

Tuesday - Friday (6:00AM - 4:00PM) (Morning Shift)

Monday - Thursday (4:00PM - 2:00AM) (Night Shift)

Starting pay of $16.50/hour +$0.75 shift premium for Night Shift.

About the Role

As a Warehouse Associate, you will prepare, process and move merchandise productively, safely, and accurately according to established production rates, standards and guidelines. You will be cross-trained to perform various functions in different departments to support business and operational needs.

What You’ll Do

• Receive and process merchandise, including picking, packing, preparing, shipping orders and returns and loading and unloading trailers
• Input data to prepare reports
• Provide high-quality internal and external customer service, including communicating with vendors, associates and locations to resolve disputes and review compliance
• To promote a safe work environment, follow all company, state, local and OSHA safety rules, policies and regulations; promptly report any potential violations to the appropriate supervisor or manager
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines, including those related to accuracy and productivity
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance as set by the company and comply with dress code requirements
• Maintain a flexible work schedule and adhere to the requirement of working any designated shift and overtime as requested per business and operational needs

Required

• Ability to learn and apply policies, procedures, standards and guidelines, and receive, understand and proactively respond to direction
• Effective collaboration and teamwork skills
• Adept multitasking abilities
• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs and cross-train in at least 2 departments

Pay Range

$16.50 - $21.45 per hour.

Benefits

Kohl’s offers a variety of benefits to associates depending on full‑time/part‑time status and work hours, including: WORK LIFE BALANCE (PTO, Vacation Buy Program, Parental Leave), HEALTH & WELLNESS (Medical, Dental, Vision and other short and long term disability programs, Emergency health and wellness programs such as Accident Protection Plans, Critical Illness Plans and more), SAVINGS & RETIREMENT BENEFITS (401k, Flexible Spending Accounts and associate discount programs with Kohl’s partners), INSURANCE PROGRAMS (Life Insurance for you, your family or your pet, as well as other protection programs), and LIFE EVENTS (Legal and adoption assistance benefits).