Warehouse Associate

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks a Warehouse Associate (Forklift Operator) in Glendale Heights, IL, offering $19.00 per hour and a Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM schedule. You will support receiving, unloading, inventory, order fulfillment, and shipping while rotating through multiple warehouse functions.

The role requires forklift experience and a strong safety mindset; steel-toe boots are required, and RF scanning with WMS is used daily.

Qualifications

• Warehouse or distribution center experience preferred.
• Forklift experience required; cherry picker, reach truck, and clamp truck preferred.
• RF scanner experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and safety commitment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and inspect inbound shipments; put away goods.
• Pick, stage, load, and prepare orders for shipment.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and assist with physical inventories.
• Maintain inventory accuracy using RF scanners and WMS.
• Operate cherry picker, reach truck, clamp truck, forklifts, and electric pallet jacks.
• Follow safety policies and maintain a clean, organized warehouse.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Team player

Independent worker

Tools

RF Scanner

WMS

Job description

Warehouse Associate (Forklift Operator)

Location: Glendale Heights, IL
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate to support day-to-day distribution center operations in Glendale Heights, IL. This cross-functional role requires employees to rotate between receiving, unloading, inventory control, cycle counting, order fulfillment, staging, loading, and shipping activities. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, team-oriented, and experienced operating warehouse equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, inspect, and put away inbound shipments, including tires and related products.
• Pick, stage, load, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and assist with physical inventories.
• Maintain inventory accuracy using RF scanners and warehouse management systems.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including:
  • Cherry Picker (Order Picker)
  • Reach Truck
  • Clamp Truck
  • Forklifts
  • Electric Pallet Jacks
• Rotate between multiple warehouse functions as business needs require.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, distribution center, or logistics experience preferred.
• Forklift experience required; experience with cherry pickers, reach trucks, and clamp trucks preferred.
• Inventory cycle counting experience preferred.
• RF scanner experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull products weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to work at heights while operating order pickers and reach trucks.

Safety Requirements

• Steel-toe safety shoes/boots are required.
• Must wear required PPE and comply with all safety regulations and company policies.

Compensation

Starting Pay: $19.00 per hour

Join our team in Glendale Heights and help drive safe, efficient, and accurate warehouse operations in a fast-paced distribution environment.

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