Warehouse Material Handler

Graybar; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Graybar is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Material Handler in Illinois to join our employee-owned team. You will unload deliveries, receive inventory, store products, and pick/pack customer orders, with occasional light-delivery duties.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency in everyday tasks, with a starting pay of $19.39 per hour and a daytime Monday–Friday shift. Graybar offers employee ownership and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical requirements in a warehouse environment including lifting up to 70 lbs.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment and proper use of PPE
• Good attendance and work ethic
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and accurately
• Minimum 18 years of age required

Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts and push carts
• Unload and accurately receive deliveries
• Store product in specific location and note in system
• Select and pack customer orders and at times deliver customer orders in light van or delivery vehicle
• Maintain clean warehouse including following all safety procedures and performing daily safety inspections

Skills

Lift up to 70 lbs

Operate pallet jacks

Operate forklifts

Safety procedures

Attendance & reliability

Fast, accurate work

18+ years old

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Push carts

Job description

More than a job - a career.

As a Warehouse Material Handler, you will work with the team to ensure products get where they need to be, unload delivery vehicles, receive inventory, store product, and select and pack customer orders. As an employee-owned company, our employees are key to our success and are given opportunities to learn and grow into higher level positions.

Work Shift and Hours:

• Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 3:00pm

Compensation Details:

• The expected pay rate for this position is starting at $19.39 per hour depending on experience.

In this role you will:

• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts and push carts
• Unload and accurately receive deliveries
• Store product in specific location and note in system
• Select and pack customer orders and at times deliver customer orders in light van or delivery vehicle
• Maintain clean warehouse including following all safety procedures and performing daily safety inspections

What you bring to the table:

• Ability to perform physical requirements in a warehouse environment including lifting up to 70 lbs., cutting wire, climbing ladders and staying on the move in various temperatures depending on the location
• Safely operate warehouse equipment and proper use of PPE
• Good attendance and work ethic
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and accurately
• Minimum 18 years of age required

TheValue of Graybar:

At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! Most regular, full-time employees at Graybar may be eligible for a variety of benefits like:

• Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.
• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.
• Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Enjoy our Disability Benefits at no cost to you.
• Share in our success with P rofit Sharing Plans.
• 401(k) Savings Planwith company match to help secure your future.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days to spend time away from work or in case of an illness.
• Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year.
• Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.
• Volunteer with Community Time Off to give back to the community.
• Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.
• Celebrate your and others’ achievements with our Employee Recognition Program.
• Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.
• And More Perks that support your well-being and career growth.

Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles, so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.

We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team.

That's what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled