Warehouse Operations Assoc-Inbound Sat-Mon 5 am - 5:30 pm

Harbor Freight Tools; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401k plan

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Early access to pay

Job summary

Harbor Freight Tools is seeking a Warehouse Operations Associate in Joliet, IL to handle stock safely and efficiently. The role uses industrial lift trucks, RF scanners and standard packing equipment to move items and verify counts. You will document activities and collaborate across departments daily.

The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and the ability to work in a flexible, team-driven environment with room for growth and benefits for eligible associates.

Qualifications

• Must be certified to operate industrial lift trucks.
• Able to read itemized material lists and locate items.
• Able to use RF scanning devices for storage and retrieval.
• Accurate verification of receiving/shipping documents and counts.
• Strong verbal and written communication with business partners.
• Willing to work in a flexible, cross‑functional team and follow safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Receive, place and load stock weighing up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Operate packaging and material movement equipment as needed.
• Maintain records and filing systems for inventory and activity.
• Collaborate across departments and adapt to operational needs.
• Support safety initiatives and compliance with standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanning

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Tools

RF Scanners

Tablet

Printer

Copier

Forklift

Job description

The Warehouse Operations Associate is responsible for the accurate, timely and safe handling of incoming and outgoing stock and operates industrial lift trucks to collect and place specific material into designated locations, while ensuring efficient store productivity by providing day- to-day implementation of operating standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, place and load incoming/outgoing stock which requires lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50lbs unassisted (maximum), 51+lbs assisted on an intermittent basis for up to twelve hours per day
• Certified to operate industrial lift trucks. (in-house certification required)
• Read itemized lists of materials and locate, collect and place specific material into a designated location.
• Able to use RF scanning devices for scanning of storage and retrieval transactions.
• Verify receiving/shipping documents and accurate product counts.
• Operate packaging and material movement equipment as needed.
• Effectively communicate verbally and written with all business partners.
• Create and maintain informational records, reports and filing systems.
• Must be able to function in a flexible workforce environment based on operational needs while collaborating cross-functionally with multiple departments.
• Supports all safety initiatives
• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Scope

• Staff supervision and development: No
• Decision making:
• Equipment Used – computer, radio, tablet, RF Scanners, printer, copier, forklift and other material handling equipment
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Flex Designation: DC Based

The anticipated rate for this position is $24.00 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience.

• In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as early access to pay, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan.
• Associates will accrue paid time off up to 152 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays).
• Paid sick time up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

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