Warehouse Clerk

Rush Enterprises Inc.; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching

Stock purchase program

Performance incentives

Training & development

Positive culture

Job summary

Rush Enterprises Inc. is hiring a Warehouse Clerk in Carol Stream, IL to handle inventory, records, and customer service. You will verify shipments, update part locations, and prepare items for delivery while maintaining safety.

The role requires basic qualifications, forklift training within 90 days, and a valid driver license. Compensation ranges from $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, with full benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma is required.
• Must lift 25 pounds or more as needed.
• Three months of related warehouse experience or training.
• Valid driver license with insurability requirements.
• Forklift training and certification due within 90 days; must be 18+.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify shipments and log packing slips.
• Process and store incoming stock within 24 hours.
• Assign locations and update the system for new parts.
• Check in inter-branch shipments and stage parts for delivery.
• Pull customer orders for will call, shipment, or delivery.
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse and follow safety policies.
• Manage will-call bins and paperwork.
• Process junk cores by tagging and returning to vendors weekly.
• Dispatch drivers and provide driving directions as needed.
• Process customer returns and ensure resale condition.
• File freight claims for shortages or damaged parts within 24 hours.
• Serve as backup Parts Driver when needed.
• Pull, package, and ship vendor returns.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Attention to detail

Customer service mindset

Education

GED

Tools

Forklift training/certification

Driver license

Job description

Join our team as a Warehouse Clerk and play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly! This position offers an exciting opportunity to handle essential warehouse functions-from maintaining accurate inventory and detailed records to delivering excellent customer service. If you're organized, motivated, and ready to grow, this role is a great fit for you.

Benefits:

• We offer an exceptional Total Rewards package with outstanding healthcare benefits, a robust 401(k) plan with company matching, and an employee stock purchase program to help you build long‑term financial security. Additionally, we provide performance‑based incentives and opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development. All of this is within a culture that values and rewards excellence, a positive attitude, and integrity, ensuring you thrive personally and professionally.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and verify all incoming shipments by matching counts to packing slips; enter packing slips into the system and follow procedures for shortages or damage.
• Process and store incoming stock within 24 hours, ensuring parts are placed in correct bin locations and properly barcoded.
• Assign locations and update the system for all new parts; label and organize accordingly.
• Check in and process inter‑branch shipments, generate picking lists, and stage parts for delivery.
• Pull customer orders and prepare them for will call, shipment, or delivery.
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse and follow all safety policies.
• Manage will‑call bins by keeping parts and paperwork properly organized.
• Process junk cores by tagging, storing, and returning them to vendors weekly.
• Dispatch drivers and provide accurate driving directions as needed.
• Process customer returns and ensure parts are in resale condition.
• File freight claims for shortages or damaged parts within 24 hours.
• Serve as backup Parts Driver when needed.
• Pull, package, and ship vendor returns.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED).
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds or more as required by position
• Three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current and valid driver license with a driving record that meets the insurability guidelines set forth by the company's insurance carrier.

• Must complete company-provided forklift training and obtain certification within 90 days. All forklift operators must be at least 18 years old, as required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.

Minimum Pay Rate

USD $17.00/Hr.

Maximum Pay Rate

USD $20.00/Hr.