Warehouse Associate - 1st shift

SCC Saddle Creek Corporation; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation immediately upon hire

Job summary

SCC Saddle Creek Corporation in Joliet, Illinois, seeks Warehouse Associates responsible for handling freight, loading, unloading, and managing warehouse tasks. The role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to safety policies while providing opportunities for skill enhancement.

Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package, including weekly pay starting at $18, medical coverage, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Physically able to perform duties in fluctuating temperature conditions.

Responsibilities

• Handle loose freight and load/unload products.
• Perform order picking and manage warehouse operations.
• Ensure facility is maintained clean and orderly.

Skills

Warehouse functions

Safety procedures

Order management systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Job description

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
• Benefit 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 disability
• Pay in Joliet: Starting at $18.00 (2nd shift starting at $1.50)

Job 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent (helpful experience).
• Previous experience working in a warehouse environment (helpful experience).
• Computer experience, such as order management systems including WMS (helpful experience).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. 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.