Warehouse Associate

Rust-Oleum; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Pension

Job summary

Rust-Oleum is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform dock-to-pallet operations, loading and unloading shipments, and ensuring accurate paperwork for inbound and outbound freight. The role requires forklift certification and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with strong attention to safety and procedural compliance.

You will work with a team to maintain inventory accuracy, rotate stock using FIFO, and adapt to changing product flow while maintaining a clean, organized dock environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years shipping/receiving experience preferred.
• Ability to handle physical workload and multi-task.
• Forklift certification required.
• English required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move, stack, and count items.
• Load and unload pallets, bags, and cases safely.
• Verify shipments against paperwork for inbound and outbound.
• Maintain accurate records and organize dock area.
• Follow safety rules and company procedures.
• Rotate stock using FIFO and proper packaging handling.
• Communicate conditions and improvement ideas to supervision.
• Respond to rapid product changes on inbound/outbound.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Mathematical proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL TASKS

• High-energy individual with a strong work ethic
• Self-motivated with ability to work with limited supervision
• Independent decision maker as needed to accomplish tasks
• Lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds repeatedly throughout shift
• Handling of freight as directed by Capstone management and customer, meeting company standards, customer time lines and maintaining a safe work environment
• Keeps site Supervisor and manager informed regarding conditions on the dock, accomplishments and concerns; contributes suggestions for improvements
• Ensures proper LOT rotation and including FIFO (first in-first out) and organic product handling and shipping process
• Strong organization and prioritizing skills
• Must be proficient in math
• Must be have forklift license
• Manage response to rapidly changing products on inbound and outbound
• Must be able to follow directions and work independently
• Verify all shipments are recorded and verified the accuracy of the shipment against the paperwork for incoming and outgoing shipments
• Requires high degree of attention, skills, and dexterity in the control of a forklift and stacking of the product on the pallet
• Transport selected product to designated dock area using power equipment
• Handle all products so as not to injure teammates or damage the product, the bags or cases
• Comply effectively with company work and safety rules
• Maintain a quality of work that limits mis picks, short and damages
• Comply with company attendance policy
• The warehouse associate is responsible for loading or unloading pallets, bags and cases, on and off trailers and other vehicles by using a forklift, pallet jack, or by hand
• Operate a forklift to move, locate, stack, stretch wrap and count items throughout Profile Food
• Work with direct contact with customer's staff and outside delivery personnel; emphasis is placed on the ability to relate in a positive, friendly manner
• The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker Duties

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
• Previous experience in shipping, receiving or other related fields. 5 years preferred
• Ability to handle physical workload
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong organizational skills
• Forklift Certified
• Strong knowledge of warehouse, inventory, and shipping operations methods and practices
• Ability to read, write and speak English required, bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred
• Problem solving, team building, project execution and ability to multi-task

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Some standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing and pulling. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid driver's license and Forklift Certification

BENEFITS

Benefits, upon satisfaction of applicable eligibility requirements, include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, Employer paid life insurance, STD/LTD, vacation/sick days/parental leave, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, and pension.

HOURLY COMPENSATION

Hourly: $18-$21+ DOE