Sr Warehouse Associate

J.B. Hunt; Channahon (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt in Channahon, IL seeks a Sr Warehouse Associate to support secure inventory storage, shipping, receiving and regular counts. You will assist in inventory data assessment and training of new warehouse staff, while adapting to day, night and weekend shifts to ensure operational success.

The role emphasizes hands-on material handling, cross-functional collaboration and compliance with DOT guidelines for safe transport. A strong work ethic is essential.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age with 1-2 years of warehouse experience.
• Ability to work outdoors, in varying weather and across shifts including nights and weekends.
• Forklift certification and OSHA knowledge are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare goods for shipment with packing slips and perform basic inventory checks.
• Train and onboard new warehouse technicians as needed.
• Coordinate expedited orders and manage returns/exchanges of inventory items.
• Operate forklift or pallet jack to load/unload and move materials.
• Ensure DOT and company load securement guidelines are followed.

Skills

Outdoor work

Shift flexibility

Forklift certified

OSHA knowledge

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

MHE operations

Job description

Job Title:Sr Warehouse AssociateDepartment:OperationsCountry:United States of AmericaState/Province:IllinoisCity:ChannahonFull/Part Time:Full timeJob 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:Key Responsibilities:Prepare goods and materials to be shipped along with their corresponding packing slips; perform basic inventory maintenanceAssist with the training and/or onboard new Warehouse TechniciansCoordinate and report expedited orders; coordinating returns and exchanges of inventory itemsDevelop and document quality assurance standards; recognize and identifying areas where policies and procedures need to be changed or developedEnsure standard load securement meets DOT and Company guidelines to enable safe transit of productProvide guidance and suggestions on product returns, procedures and solutions to ensure high quality services are provided to customers and vendorsMay position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and securing material or products for transport to designated areasEnsure 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 installationMay 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 areasHandle defective, discontinued or recalled goods; destroy returned goods as appropriatePerform check-ins and check-outs; verify order completeness and inspect for damageReview the daily processing of goods received as returns and the return of goods to vendors; ensure the timely and accurate processing of all returnsReceive, issue and store supplies and equipment; processing customer turn-ins; inspecting, verifying and counting supplies and equipment for accuracy, overall condition and accountabilityQualifications:Minimum Qualifications:18+ years of age with 1-2 years of experience in a warehouse settingAND 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 neededPreferred Qualifications:High school diploma/GED with 3 or more years experienceCertified to drive a forkliftOSHA knowledgeAbility 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 hoursAbility to multitaskExperience in distributionExperience in material handlingExperience managing/supervising a team (preferred)Experience training othersKnowledge of appliance installation (preferred)Knowledge of parts inventory managementWillingness to work flexible workdays and hoursAbility to follow directions and instructionsFamiliarity with furniture both names and appearancesAbility to manage your own timeAble to prioritize multiple job tasks and flexibility to take on additional work beyond Material HandlerSchedule:Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pmThe expected starting rate for this position is between $19.15 - $23.90 per hour.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:The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: 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, and six paid holidays annually.Education:GED, High SchoolWork Experience:Distribution/Material HandlingJob Opening ID:00649605 Sr Warehouse Associate (Open)This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.