Warehouse Associate II

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Whitestown (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Whitestown, IN is seeking a Warehouse Associate II to assist in secure inventory storage and the movement of goods. You will handle shipping, receiving, and cycle counts, and operate MHE to load and unload vehicles, supporting multiple shift schedules.

Role requires 18+ years old, ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and willingness to work day, night, or weekend shifts; benefits include medical, retirement, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age with up to 1 year of experience in a warehouse setting and/or military equivalent experience
• Ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed
• High School Diploma/GED with 2-3 years of experience
• Certified to drive a forklift
• OSHA knowledge
• Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 100 pounds)

Responsibilities

• Prepare goods and materials to be shipped along with their corresponding packing slips; perform basic inventory maintenance
• Use lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas
• Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures (e.g. dock doors are locked, wheel chocks utilization)
• Process material stock requests, orders, and returns using inventory and billing systems necessary for installation
• Operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE), such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and handcarts, to load and unload vehicles; Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material within and outside designated areas
• Handle defective, discontinued, or recalled goods; destroy returned goods as appropriate
• Perform check-ins and check-outs; verify order completeness and inspect for damage
• Review the daily processing of goods received as returns and the return of goods to vendors; ensure the timely and accurate processing of all returns
• Receive, issue, and store supplies and equipment; process customer turn-ins; inspect, verify, and count supplies and equipment for accuracy, overall condition, and accountability

Skills

Forklift operation

Multitasking

Outdoor work

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Summary:Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of secure inventory storage and control of materials and into/out of the warehouse. Performs duties associated with storage, shipping, receiving, and physical counts of the assets to verify integrity. This position will operate equipment to assist with the movement of goods within the warehouse. The incumbent must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility in scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts, and weekend shifts.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare goods and materials to be shipped along with their corresponding packing slips; perform basic inventory maintenance

• Use lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas

• Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures (e.g. dock doors are locked, wheel chocks utilization)

• Process material stock requests, orders, and returns using inventory and billing systems necessary for installation

• Operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE), such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and handcarts, to load and unload vehicles; Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material within and outside designated areas Handle defective, discontinued, or recalled goods; destroy returned goods as appropriate

• Perform check-ins and check-outs; verify order completeness and inspect for damage

• Review the daily processing of goods received as returns and the return of goods to vendors; ensure the timely and accurate processing of all returns

• Receive, issue, and store supplies and equipment; process customer turn-ins; inspect, verify, and count supplies and equipment for accuracy, overall condition, and accountability

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

18 years of age with up to 1 year of experience in a warehouse setting and/or military equivalent experience
Ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed

Preferred Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED with 2-3 years of experience
Certified to drive a forklift
OSHA knowledge
Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 100 pounds)
Ability to wear appropriate work attire (bump cap, footwear, gloves, safety vests)
Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours
Ability to multitask

Shift:

3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education,experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may beeligible forannual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of theCompany’s bonusand incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicableeligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, visionbenefit,401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time offcommensuratewith tenure (includes vacation and sick time), two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidaysannually.

Education:

High School, GED

Work Experience:

Distribution/Material Handling

Job Opening ID:

00636417 Warehouse Associate II (Open)

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed byemployees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensiveinventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equalemployment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases byapplicable law.

About Us

Better benefits, clear career paths and a people-first culture, because we are Driven for You™.

Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics,offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country.There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt istheplace to jumpstart your career.

Better benefits, clear career paths and a people-first culture, because we are Driven for You™.

Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics,offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country.There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt istheplace to jumpstart your career.

Why J.B. Hunt?

J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. Thecareer possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary andbenefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people andtakegreat pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

What are we looking for?

J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels tojoinour team. We offer full‑time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across alldepartments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role atJ.B.Hunt could take your career to the next level.