Sr. Warehouse Associate

J.B. Hunt; Elk Grove Village (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-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Six paid holidays annually

Job summary

J.B. Hunt is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Elk Grove Village, IL to assist in secure inventory storage, shipping/receiving, and cycle counts. You will support inventory data administration and adapt to day, night, and weekend shifts to meet demand.

You may operate MHE, train new staff, and ensure internal controls on dock and storage areas are followed. The role emphasizes adherence to safety standards, process improvement, and high-quality service to customers and vendors, with a starting

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with 1–2 years of warehouse experience.
• Ability to work outdoors, in the elements, and on multiple shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare goods and materials for shipping with packing slips.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new Warehouse Technicians.
• Coordinate and report expedited orders; manage returns and exchanges.
• Develop and document quality assurance standards and suggest policy improvements.
• Ensure load securement meets DOT and company guidelines for safe transit.
• Provide guidance on product returns and delivery solutions to customers and vendors.
• Operate forklifts or other MHE as needed to load/unload materials.
• Process stock requests, orders and returns in inventory/billing systems.
• Verify order completeness and inspect for damage during check-in/check-out.
• Review daily goods processing and timely returns to vendors.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Night/weekend shifts

Team coordination

Education

GED, High School

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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

The expected starting pay range for this position is between $20.05 - $25.05 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.

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)


• two weeks of paid parental leave


• six paid holidays annually

Education

GED, High School

Work Experience

Distribution/Material Handling

Job Opening ID

00651343 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. This includes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

About Us

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

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?

J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt 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?

J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team. 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 at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level.