Warehouse Clerk I - Glendale Heights, IL

Priority Wire & Cable; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 2,273,040 - 3,237,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Profit sharing

Job summary

Priority Wire & Cable is hiring a Warehouse Clerk I for the Glendale Heights, IL facility on the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM). The role offers benefits, overtime, and growth opportunities as part of a hands-on warehouse team.

Responsibilities include handling shipping paperwork, supporting daily operations, organizing filing systems, and assisting departments with workflow. Candidates must be 18+ and legally eligible to work in the US; prior wire and cable experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Prior wire and cable experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process shipping paperwork and freight documentation.
• Perform administrative tasks to support daily operations.
• Maintain and organize filing system.
• Assist departments with workflow.

Skills

Lifting 80 lbs

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Job description

Warehouse Clerk I – Glendale Heights, IL

2nd Shift $20.00 per hour + sign‑on bonus. Monday – Friday, 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Job Overview

Priority Wire and Cable seeks self‑starters who can quickly contribute and complement our warehouse team. These positions offer overtime, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete paperwork for shipping freight
• Perform administrative tasks to support daily operations
• Maintain and organize filing system
• Assist each department with overall workflow

You Will Also Need To Be Able To

• Lift up to 80 lbs.
• Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts
• Use sit‑down forklifts, dollies, and other equipment to move product within facility
• Be detail oriented, able to multi‑task, and possess strong attention to detail
• Work at a fast pace and be flexible to work overtime as needed
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance (essential due to in‑person requirement)

Perks And Benefits At Priority Wire And Cable

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance – premiums 100% covered for employees and dependents
• Dental insurance – 100% paid for employee
• Vision insurance
• HSA with employer contributions
• Life insurance – 100% paid for employee
• Short‑term disability
• Long‑term disability
• 401(k) plan
• Profit sharing – typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Cancer, critical illness, and accident policies available

What Is It Like at a Priority Wire and Cable Warehouse?

• Safety – Mandatory PPE provided; monthly safety protocol meetings
• Surroundings – Work around order pickers, forklifts, and heavy reels
• Activity – Standing, lifting, propelling reels, and performing tasks that may get dirty
• Temperature – Non‑climate‑controlled; up to 90 °F during hot periods
• Noise Level – Occasional loudness; hearing protection available
• Dress code – Relaxed; mandatorily steel‑toed or aluminum‑toed boots, with annual shoe reimbursement up to $100; company uniforms provided after first 90 days

Requirements

• Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines
• Previous wire & cable experience is a plus

Priority Wire & Cable is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor, or take over sponsorship, of employment visas. If hired, you must provide proof that you are legally authorized to work in the US. Priority Wire & Cable is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.