Warehouse Associate

Blain's Farm & Fleet (Blain Supply, Inc.); Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Prescription coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Holidays off

Birthday off

Leadership training

401K with company match

Employee discount

Job summary

Blain's Farm & Fleet in Rockford, IL is seeking a Warehouse Associate to help with incoming freight and to ensure it reaches the sales floor. You will unload trailers, move freight to the staging area, operate a forklift, and support other departments as needed.

The role offers weekend premium pay of $2.50/hr on Saturdays and Sundays and base pay up to $16.00/hr. Benefits begin after 91 days of full-time employment, with holidays off and an employee discount program.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and clear interpersonal communication.
• Retail experience preferred, familiarity with store operations helpful.
• Evenings and every other weekend availability as needed.
• Ability to pass a background check as part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving freight and ensure it reaches the sales floor.
• Unload incoming products from trailers in the dock area.
• Move freight to the staging area and use a forklift.
• Move and fill palletized products to various departments; load customers' vehicles.
• Support other departments as assigned and follow safety policies.

Skills

Great communication

Retail experience

Evening availability

Weekend availability

Background check

Job description

Company & Benefits Information

At Blain's Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years!

• Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• 401(K) with company match

Compensation

• Saturday & Sunday weekend premium pay $2.50/hr
• Base pay up to $16.00/hr

*The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain's Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

Job Duties

The Warehouse Associate would assist with incoming freight, ensure that it reaches the sales floor, and other assigned duties.

This can include, but is not limited to:

• Unload incoming products from trailers in the dock area
• Move freight to the staging area
• Use a forklift
• Move/fill palletized products to various departments
• Transfer products from pallet to pallet
• Load product into customer's vehicles
• Help in other departments as assigned
• Demonstrate awareness and compliance with Loss Prevention and safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Great communication skills
• Prior Retail experience preferred
• Able to work evenings when needed and at least every other weekend
• Able to pass a background check

EEO Statement

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain's Farm and Fleet (collectively "Blain's") is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain's does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row.