Warehouse Associate

WM (Waste Management); Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

401(k) match

Paid vacation, holidays, personal days

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) is seeking a Warehouse Associate to receive, stock, pick, pack and ship orders, and assemble mail-back kits. The role is safety‑sensitive and requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 6 months of warehouse experience.

The position offers a Mon-Fri shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) with overtime opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, paid vacation and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) equivalent.
• 6 months of work experience, preferably in a plant/warehouse environment with a safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stock, pick, pack and ship customer orders.
• Assemble mail-back and other product kits.
• Unloads, inspects, and reports on inbound inventory receipts.
• Uses computer systems to execute outbound order shipments.
• Stock locations to meet demand and maintain safety and compliance.
• Perform record keeping and contribute to process improvements (LEAN).

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE to read the press release.

Warehouse Associate Needed

Pay is: $18.84/hr. + OT

Shift: Mon - Fri, 7a - 3:30p

I. Job Summary

Under direct supervision, the Warehouse Associate receives, stocks, picks, packs, and ships customer orders. Assembles mail-back and other product kits.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembles mailback and other product kits according to established procedures. Picks kits and stock items from printed pick list to fulfill customer orders
• Packs orders for shipment to insure efficient use of materials and safety of items in transit
• Unloads, inspects, and reports status of inbound inventory receipts
• Uses computer systems to execute outbound order shipments
• Stocks pick and rack locations to meet projected demand requirements
• Works toward achieving maximum efficiencies in an established work environment while maintaining safety & compliance with all applicable rules and regulations
• Performs physical inventory counts
• Provides feedback to management on ways to increase efficiencies and the effectiveness of servicing customer needs. Participates in process improvement activities (LEAN)
• Performs necessary record keeping activities
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) equivalent
• 6 months of work experience, preferably in a plant/warehouse environment with a safety focus

IV. Physical Requirements

• Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing‑including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing‑in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

V. Benefits

• At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
• In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more.
• Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

Please note that benefits may vary by site.