Warehouse Associate

RightStone; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

RightStone is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Chicago, IL for a 4-month contract. The role involves moving, arranging, lifting, and loading storage boxes, bins, and totes with a pay rate of $18.26/hr.

Expect shifts 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, five days a week, with overtime and weekend shifts depending on workload. Ideal candidates have the physical agility to kneel, squat, bend, and reach, and can read and write in English.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 10–100 lbs regularly.
• Able to stand, bend, kneel, and squat during shifts.
• Read and write in English.
• Operate hand trucks, pallet jacks, and material handling aids.
• Process orders and handle items such as files, books, binders and backup tapes.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and handle items such as files, books, binders, and backup tapes.
• Lift and move boxes up to 100 lbs; operate hand carts and pallet jacks.
• Use handheld scanners and a proprietary tracking system.
• Load and shrink-wrap pallets on ground level or carts, and manually load boxes onto pallets and trucks.

Skills

English literacy

Physical endurance

Tools

Hand trucks

Pallet jack

Handheld scanners

Job description

We are looking for dedicated Warehouse Associate in Chicago, IL with $18.26/hr pay for a 4-month contract duration (potential temp-to-perm). In this role, you will play a vital part in the moving, arranging, lifting, and loading of storage boxes, bins, and totes. This position requires physical agility as you will frequently kneel, squat, reach, bend forward, and handle items ranging from 24 lbs to over 100 lbs.

If you have the physical capabilities and attention to detail required for this role.

Shift Schedule: 8: 00 AM - 4: 30 PM (5 days a week including 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks. OT and weekend shift depending on the workload)

Roles and Requirements

• Process orders and handle items such as files, books, binders, and backup tapes.
• The work is physically demanding, involving manual lifting, carrying, and moving of boxes while standing, stooping, crawling, kneeling, and twisting.
• You should be capable of independently lifting and carrying boxes ranging from 10-100 lbs regularly.
• Operating hand trucks and pallet jacks on varying surfaces is also a key aspect of the role.

Essential Functions

• Perform tasks like walking, standing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, and bending for extended periods.
• Independently handle gripping, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying boxes, including navigating inclines, stairs, and changes in surface/elevation.
• Read and write in English proficiently.
• Lift and move boxes, process orders, and use a proprietary computer system for tracking.
• Operate handheld scanners and maintain balance on ladders.
• Lift and carry boxes weighing up to 100 lbs.
• For prolonged periods.
• Expertly load, operate, and move hand carts, pallet jacks, and various material handling aids.
• Load and shrink-wrap pallets on ground level or carts, and manually load boxes onto pallets and trucks.

RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you!

RightStone is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

RightStone is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors, coworkers, independent contractors and other third parties.