Warehouse Associate - 1st shift

Saddle Creek; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Saddle Creek in Joliet, IL is seeking a Warehouse Associate for the 1st shift. This role involves handling freight and ensuring compliance with warehouse management systems. The position offers weekly pay starting at $18 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and tuition reimbursement.

Ideal candidates are at least 18 years old, can pass a drug screen, and perform physically demanding tasks in a warehouse environment. Join a team that values diversity and community impact!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Physically able to perform duties in a non-climate controlled warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Handle loose freight, load, unload, sort, and transport products.
• Use handheld scanners for warehouse compliance.
• Maintain a clean and orderly facility.

Skills

Warehouse functions

Order picking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

## Warehouse Associate - 1st shiftApplylocations: Joliet, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R28266**Why Work for Saddle Creek?**Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.## **Benefits:*** Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials* Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement* Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts* HSA with annual employer contribution* Weekly 401(k) match* Vacation immediately upon hire* 8 holidays per calendar year* Personal time after 90 days* EAP and identity theft protection* Tuition reimbursement* Company paid life insurance and short term disabilityPay in Joliet:Starting at $18.002nd shift starting at $1.50## **Summary**Warehouse Associates may be responsible for handling loose freight, loading, unloading, sorting, staging and transporting of products into and out of a distribution center/warehouse. Individuals in this position must work cooperatively with other associates and productively with little supervision. Following company safety policies and procedures is of great importance to this position.## **What You’ll Do:*** Perform warehouse functions such as order picking.* Load trucks, keeping in mind weight, size, and characteristics of product in mind.* Use handheld scanners and equipment for warehouse management system compliance.* Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.* Participate in keeping the facility maintained in a clean, neat, and orderly fashion.* Provide outstanding service to customers by maintaining attention to detail and completing assigned work in a timely manner.* Adhere to company or site-specific safety policy and guidelines to ensure safe working conditions for self and others.* Additional duties may be assigned by supervisor.## **What We Need from You:*** Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.* Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.* Must be able to perform any physically exerting duties in a warehouse environment, which may be non-air conditioned or heated, meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates with the seasons.## **Helpful Experience (Not Required):*** High school diploma or equivalent.* Previous experience working in a warehouse environment.* Computer experience, such as order management systems including WMS.*Note that if you are viewing this posting on an external job board (such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, etc.), unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided salary **estimates** may not be accurate as they are not provided by Saddle Creek. Our recruiters look forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements.*Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here.Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.