Warehouse Associate - Cherry Picker

Equiliem; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

The Equiliem Cherry Picker Warehouse Associate in Joliet, IL, works on second shift (Mon-Fri, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM) earning $23.00 per hour. The role focuses on accurate picking, packing, and staging for outbound shipments using cherry picker and order picker equipment.

Responsibilities include verifying part numbers, packing orders, maintaining safety, and collaborating with the team to meet daily shipping goals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Warehouse experience required.
• Must operate cherry picker safely.
• Able to follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate cherry picker and order picker equipment to retrieve parts and materials from designated warehouse locations.
• Pick customer orders accurately using pick lists, scanners, and established procedures.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, labels, and order details before shipment.
• Pack, prepare, and stage orders for outbound shipping according to handling and packaging procedures.
• Transport parts and materials safely using approved material‑handling equipment.
• Inspect picked and packed orders for damage, discrepancies, and quality issues, and report concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow warehouse safety policies, equipment operating procedures, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily shipping and productivity goals.
• Perform additional warehouse duties as needed to support outbound operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

Cherry picker

Order picker equipment

Job description

Warehouse Associate - Cherry Picker

Location: Joliet, IL
Schedule/Shift: Second Shift, Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM
Pay: $23.00 per hour
26-11582

Job Summary

The Warehouse Associate supports outbound shipping operations by accurately picking, verifying, packing, and staging parts for shipment. This role requires hands‑on experience operating cherry picker or order picker equipment, including powered industrial lift trucks, in a fast‑paced warehouse environment. The associate is responsible for maintaining order accuracy, following safety procedures, and meeting productivity and quality expectations.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate cherry picker and order picker equipment to retrieve parts and materials from designated warehouse locations.


• Pick customer orders accurately using pick lists, scanners, and established procedures.


• Verify part numbers, quantities, labels, and order details before shipment.


• Pack, prepare, and stage orders for outbound shipping according to handling and packaging procedures.


• Transport parts and materials safely using approved material‑handling equipment.


• Inspect picked and packed orders for damage, discrepancies, and quality issues, and report concerns to the appropriate team member.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.


• Follow warehouse safety policies, equipment operating procedures, and quality standards.


• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily shipping and productivity goals.


• Perform additional warehouse duties as needed to support outbound operations.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience in a warehouse, distribution center, or material‑handling environment.


• Hands‑on experience operating a cherry picker or order picker forklift.


• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment safely and responsibly.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to order accuracy and quality.


• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.


• Dependable attendance and punctuality.


• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced warehouse environment.


• Ability to work at varying heights while operating approved elevated order‑picking equipment.


• Ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, and perform repetitive picking, packing, and shipping tasks throughout the shift.


• Willingness to work mandatory overtime and weekend shifts when required by operational needs, once fully trained and meeting performance expectations.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance


• Vision & Dental Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Matching 401(k)


• Commuter Benefits


• Employee Discounts & Rewards


• Payroll Payment Options

EEO Employer

Equiliem is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equiliem will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [emailprotected] or [phone].