Sr Warehouse Associate

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Sr Warehouse Associate to support inventory control, shipping, receiving and counting assets. The role requires flexibility across day, night and weekend shifts and may involve operating forklifts and other MHE.

Responsibilities include preparing shipments, onboarding new technicians, managing expedited orders and returns, and ensuring DOT-compliant load securement. Strong attention to safety and quality is essential.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age with 1-2 years of warehouse experience
• Ability to work outdoors and across multiple shifts including nights/weekends
• Forklift certification and OSHA knowledge preferred
• Ability to lift/move up to 100 pounds
• Willingness to work flexible days and hours

Responsibilities

• Prepare goods and materials for shipment with packing slips and perform basic inventory maintenance
• Assist training and onboarding of new Warehouse Technicians
• Coordinate and report expedited orders; manage returns and exchanges of inventory items
• Develop and document quality assurance standards; ensure load securement meets DOT guidelines
• Operate material handling equipment to load/unload vehicles; move loads safely
• Process stock requests and returns in inventory/billing systems
• Inspect goods for damage and verify order completeness
• Review daily processing of goods received and returns to vendors

Skills

Warehouse experience

Shift flexibility

Outdoor work

DOT/compliance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift certification

OSHA knowledge

MHE operation

Job description

Job Title: Sr Warehouse Associate

Department: Operations

Country: United States of America

State/Province: Illinois

City: Bolingbrook

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Summary

Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of secure inventory storage and control of materials into/out of the warehouse. Performs duties associated with storage, shipping, receiving, and physical counts of the assets to verify integrity. Provides assistance and guidance in the administration and assessment of inventory data. Incumbent must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility of scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes, but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts and weekend shifts.

Job Description

Prepare goods and materials to be shipped along with their corresponding packing slips; perform basic inventory maintenance Assist with the training and/or onboard new Warehouse Technicians Coordinate and report expedited orders; coordinating returns and exchanges of inventory items Develop and document quality assurance standards; recognize and identifying areas where policies and procedures need to be changed or developed Ensure standard load securement meets DOT and Company guidelines to enable safe transit of product Provide guidance and suggestions on product returns, procedures and solutions to ensure high quality services are provided to customers and vendors May position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and securing material or products for transport to designated areas Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures (e.g. dock doors are locked, wheel chocks utilization) Process material stock requests, orders and returns using inventory and billing systems necessary for installation May operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE), such as forklifts, pallet jacks and handcarts, to load and unload vehicles; Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material within and outside designated areas Handle defective, discontinued or recalled goods; destroy returned goods as appropriate Perform check-ins and check-outs; verify order completeness and inspect for damage Review the daily processing of goods received as returns and the return of goods to vendors; ensure the timely and accurate processing of all returns Receive, issue and store supplies and equipment; processing customer turn-ins; inspecting, verifying and counting supplies and equipment for accuracy, overall condition and accountability

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 18+ years of age with 1-2 years of experience in a warehouse setting AND Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences Ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED with 3 or more years experience
• Certified to drive a forklift OSHA knowledge
• Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 100 pounds)
• Ability to wear appropriate work attire (bump cap, footwear, gloves, safety vests)
• Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours
• Ability to multitask
• Experience in distribution
• Experience in material handling
• Experience managing/supervising a team (preferred)
• Experience training others
• Knowledge of appliance installation (preferred)
• Knowledge of parts inventory management
• Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours
• Ability to follow directions and instructions
• Familiarity with furniture both names and appearances
• Ability to manage your own time
• Able to prioritize multiple job tasks and flexibility to take on additional work beyond Material Handler

Schedule

Sunday - Thursday 12:00pm - 9:30pm

Starting Rate

The expected starting rate for this position is between $20.05 - $25.05 per hour.

Employment-based Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidays annually

Education

• GED
• High School

Work Experience

• Distribution/Material Handling

Job Opening ID

00651634

Equal Employment Opportunity

Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.

Company Culture

Better benefits, clear career paths and a people-first culture, because we are Driven for You.

About Us

Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career.

Why J.B. Hunt?

We are a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt Transport. Inc. or Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

What are we looking for?

We welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our teams. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role with us could take your career to the next level.

J.B. Hunt is proud to serve individuals of all abilities.