Warehouse Associate: Inventory, Loading & Customer Support

Southern States Cooperative; Midlothian (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern States Cooperative is seeking a warehouse associate to support retail operations at service locations. The role involves receiving inventory, stocking shelves, and assisting customers with orders and loading merchandise into vehicles.

The position requires basic warehouse skills, attention to safety, and the ability to operate standard equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. Prior experience in agricultural retail is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Warehouse or inventory experience is preferred.
• Ability to operate forklift and other loading equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive merchandise and verify against orders and shipping documents.
• Unload deliveries, count items, inspect for damage, and report issues.
• Stock shelves and replenish showroom; ensure displays are neat and accessible.
• Move merchandise using equipment and manual handling; perform pallet put-away.
• Assist customers with loading merchandise into vehicles and secure loads.
• Maintain showroom appearance and assist with merchandising diagrams and display changes.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Front-end loader

Job description

Southern States Cooperative is seeking a warehouse associate to support retail operations at service locations. The role involves receiving inventory, stocking shelves, and assisting customers with orders and loading merchandise into vehicles.

The position requires basic warehouse skills, attention to safety, and the ability to operate standard equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. Prior experience in agricultural retail is a plus.