Warehouse Associate

Blain's Farm & Fleet (Blain Supply, Inc.); Bourbonnais (IL); On-site; USD 13,776 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Identity theft protection

Pet Insurance

401(K) with company match

Holidays off

Job summary

Blain's Farm & Fleet is hiring a Warehouse Associate in Bourbonnais, IL. The role involves unloading freight, moving stock to sales floors, and supporting multiple departments. You’ll use a forklift and collaborate with teams to maintain safe, efficient operations.

We offer strong benefits and a 91-day eligibility window for full-time associates, with opportunities for training and advancement. Weekend and evening shifts are required when needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and customer focus.
• Retail experience preferred.
• Willingness to work evenings and at least every other weekend.
• Must pass a background check.
• Ability to operate a forklift when required.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming products from trailers in the dock area.
• Move freight to the staging area.
• Operate a forklift to handle pallets.
• Move/fill palletized products to various departments.
• Transfer products from pallet to pallet.
• Load product into customers' vehicles.
• Assist in other departments as needed.
• Follow Loss Prevention and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Great communication skills

Retail experience

Evenings/weekends availability

Background check clearance

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Company & Benefits Information

At Blain's Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years!

• Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• 401(K) with company match

Compensation

• Saturday & Sunday weekend premium pay $2.50/hr
• Base pay up to $16.00/hr

*The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain's Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

Job Duties

The Warehouse Associate would assist with incoming freight, ensure that it reaches the sales floor, and other assigned duties.

This can include, but is not limited to:

• Unload incoming products from trailers in the dock area
• Move freight to the staging area
• Use a forklift
• Move/fill palletized products to various departments
• Transfer products from pallet to pallet
• Load product into customer's vehicles
• Help in other departments as assigned
• Demonstrate awareness and compliance with Loss Prevention and safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Great communication skills
• Prior Retail experience preferred
• Able to work evenings when needed and at least every other weekend
• Able to pass a background check

EEO Statement

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain's Farm and Fleet (collectively "Blain's") is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain's does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row.