Warehouse Associate

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Buffalo Grove, IL seeks reliable Warehouse Associate to support receiving, picking, packing, and shipping operations with attention to accurate order fulfillment and inventory storage. The role emphasizes safe practices and efficiency.

Typical schedule is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch; position is Temp-to-Hire with pay between $20 and $22 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of warehouse experience
• Basic computer skills and ERP navigation
• Experience operating warehouse equipment (reach truck, picker machine, forklift preferred)
• UPS/FedEx experience is a plus
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming merchandise; report damages and enter receipts into the ERP system
• Put away inventory into correct warehouse locations
• Pick, pack, and ship customer orders and deliver materials for manufacturing jobs
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Follow all company policies, safety rules, and standard operating procedures

Job description

Location: Buffalo Grove, IL

Pay: $20-22/hour

Schedule: Fulltime, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (30 minute lunch break)

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

About the Role:

Our client in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking reliable and detail-oriented Warehouse Associates to support daily receiving, picking, packing, and shipping operations. This role focuses on accurate order fulfillment, proper storage of inventory, and contributing to overall warehouse efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming merchandise; report damages and enter receipts into the ERP system
• Put away inventory into correct warehouse locations
• Pick, pack, and ship customer orders and deliver materials for manufacturing jobs
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Follow all company policies, safety rules, and standard operating procedures

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of warehouse experience
• Basic computer skills and ERP system navigation
• Experience operating warehouse equipment (reach truck, picker machine, forklift preferred)
• UPS/FedEx experience is a plus
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs