Warehouse Associate (Days)

W. W. Grainger; Minooka (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Warehouse Associates to join their team in Minooka. This role involves safely handling inbound and outbound warehouse tasks, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and attention to detail, you will contribute to a welcoming workplace that values safety and productivity. Enjoy competitive pay starting at $21/hour, with opportunities for raises, and a comprehensive benefits package from day one. If you are ready to make a difference and grow your career in a supportive environment, this position is for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Discounts

Safety Shoes Provided

Access to Pay Before Payday

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to lift packages up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in warehouse, retail, or customer service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely complete warehouse tasks like unloading, sorting, and packing products.
• Ensure correct product shipping to exceed customer expectations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Ability to Lift Packages (up to 50 lbs)

Operating Warehouse Vehicles

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computerized Scanning Equipment

Powered Industrial Equipment

Job description

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Location: MINOOKA, IL, US, 60447-9998

Work Location Type: Onsite

About Grainger:

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, we keep the world working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a 2024 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

Compensation:

This position is hourly. Pay starts at $21/hour [with three raises in 12 months bringing your pay to $22.20/hour].

• + $1/hour for powered industrial equipment (PIE) operators.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment.
• Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits.
• Safety shoes provided (where applicable).

Why Join Our Team?

We’re hiring Warehouse Associates across multiple shifts with full-time positions available! You’ll report to a DC Supervisor or Process Manager and have regular interaction with other team members. Join our team at 701 Grainger Way, Minooka, IL 60447.

Shifts:

• Day shift: Mon-Fri 7:30am, 8:00am or 9:00am start time.

You Will:

• Safely complete inbound and/or outbound warehouse tasks with strong attention to detail, such as unloading, sorting, labeling, replenishing, auditing, and packing products.
• Ensure products are shipped correctly to exceed customers' expectations for quality and delivery speed.
• Meet safety, quality, productivity, behavior, attendance, and overtime requirements as needed.
• Operate computerized scanning equipment and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with OSHA and Hazardous Material requirements.
• Perform other tasks as directed by leadership.

You Have:

• Comfort working on your feet with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and dust while working around moving equipment and elevated stations.
• At least 18 years of age.
• The physical requirements for this position include frequently lifting, pushing, and sliding packages that typically weigh up to 50 lbs., and may have to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to receive feedback and work well in a team environment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• For PIE operators: ability to operate warehouse vehicles, material handling equipment and powered industrial equipment, including Crown, Pacer, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Barrett and Turret Truck.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous warehouse, retail, or customer service experience in fast-paced environments.
• Great attention to detail, quality, and safety.

Who We Are:

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.

We’re looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. We have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.

Grainger is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes offering reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during interviews, please let us know and we will provide the appropriate assistance.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment. With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.