Warehouse Associate

Savers | Value Village; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Team-member discounts

Job summary

Savers | Value Village in Franklin Park, Illinois, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to assist in the unloading of donations and manage trailer loading processes. Candidates must have at least a High School Diploma, be proficient in forklift operation, and demonstrate strong organizational skills. Physical requirements include occasional lifting up to 70 lbs and the ability to work in a warehouse environment. Offered benefits include medical coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA, state, and Savers safety regulations.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely.
• Capacity to set priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist drivers in unloading donations.
• Weigh and organize carts in the warehouse.
• Load trailers according to Savers guidelines.
• Record product weights while loading trailers.
• Ensure aisles are clean and free from debris.

Skills

OSHA safety regulations

Organization skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dock or warehouse experience

Forklift training certification

Job description

Job Title

Warehouse Associate

Pay

$17.65 - $26.48

Benefits

• Flexible spending accounts – use pre‑tax dollars for eligible health and day‑care expenses
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage at a reasonable cost
• Health programs: smoking cessation, diabetes management, chronic joint pain counseling
• Paid time off – vacation 1–2 weeks, six paid holidays, 1–2 additional floating holidays, sick pay
• Employee Assistance Program – free tools and resources to manage life’s challenges
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
• Company‑provided life insurance, with optional supplemental plan
• Performance merit increases
• Team‑member discounts – up to 50% off store merchandise
• Item bundling: comprehensive health plans including medical, Rx, dental, and vision

Responsibilities

• Assist drivers in unloading donations onto carts; separate soft and hard goods, large items, and furniture
• Weigh carts and organize full carts in the warehouse; accurately complete route paperwork with weights and truck checks of empty trucks
• Load trailers according to Savers guidelines; continuously record product weights and types while loading trailers
• Assist with daily counting and entry of stock on hand; assist in loading/unloading trucks for transfers to stores
• Loads and unloads trucks/trailers as directed by management
• Stacks boxes and bags on carts for weight verification; stacks large items and places furniture in designated areas
• Ensures aisles and walkways are clean and free from debris
• Uses a calculator to deduct or add tare weights to loaded carts to determine net weights; records cart numbers, weights, and unload times on driver route forms
• Completes Savers Delivery Reports with all required information
• Daily counts and records stock on hand in the warehouse and trailers; checks forklifts for safety compliance
• Performs other duties as assigned, including housekeeping of office and restrooms

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of OSHA, state, and Savers safety regulations and requirements
• Demonstrated organization skills
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi‑task several incoming and outgoing truck loads simultaneously
• Skill to create receiving logs and load sheets
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Capacity to set priorities, meet deadlines with flexibility, and multi‑task with minimal direction
• Detail‑oriented

Minimum Required Education, Training and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Dock or warehouse experience – plus
• Forklift training certification
• Knowledge of proper lifting procedures and techniques

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting up to 70 lbs
• Ability to pull or push a pallet jack
• Ability to pull or push loaded carts onto a scale for weighing
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment, including extreme temperatures
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift continuously to complete daily tasks

FLSA: Non‑Exempt

Travel: Related to position only within geographical area and essential functions or other areas as assigned

Work Type/Location: Varies on geographic area of role

Savers is an E‑Verify employer