Warehouse Representative I - Toluca, IL

wilburellis; Toluca (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Wilbur-Ellis, a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in agriculture, is hiring a Warehouse Representative I. You will assist with receiving, inventory, order fulfillment, and maintaining a safe, organized warehouse.

The role emphasizes accurate inventory records, adherence to safety, and ability to operate equipment such as forklift and pallet jack. You should be ready for overtime during busy seasons and excel at teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience and at least 18 years old
• Professional appearance while interacting with customers
• Maintain overall facility cleanliness
• Willingness to operate material handling equipment including forklift, order picker, pallet jack, and other equipment
• Ability to repetitively bend and lift boxes and bags up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Receive and ship inventory items.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, ensuring no product leaves or enters the warehouse without the necessary paperwork.
• Meet and complete all regulatory safety requirements.
• Ensure warehouse cleanliness.
• Utilize scales and measures to accurately fill containers.
• Pull customer orders correctly for on time delivery.
• Respond to inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.

Skills

WMS systems

RF scanners

Data entry

MS Teams

AI tooling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Handheld scanners

RF equipment

Job description

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

Role Overview:

A Warehouse Representative I assists with all aspects of warehouse operations, from receiving and inventory to order fulfillment and maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

A Sample of What You'll Do in this Role:

• Receive and ship inventory items.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, ensuring no product leaves or enters the warehouse without the necessary paperwork.
• Meet and complete all regulatory safety requirements.
• Ensure warehouse cleanliness.
• Utilize scales and measures to accurately fill containers.
• Pull customer orders correctly for on time delivery.
• Respond to inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.

What You Bring to the Role:

• 1+ years of experience and at least 18 years old
• Always maintain a professional appearance while interacting with customers
• Ensure overall facility cleanliness
• Willingness to operate material handling equipment including forklift, order picker, pallet jack, and other equipment (forklift training will be offered on the job)
• Ability to repetitively bend and lift boxes and bags up to 50 pounds
• Willingness and desire to work overtime hours during busy seasons
• High school diploma or equivalent

Your Digital & Technology Capabilities:

• Basic proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory tracking systems
• Experience using handheld scanners, mobile devices, or RF equipment for inventory and order picking
• Ability to accurately enter and maintain data in digital systems and follow electronic documentation processes
• Comfort using digital communication tools such as Microsoft Teams or similar platforms
• Willingness to learn and adopt new technologies, including AI-powered tools (e.g., Copilot) to improve efficiency

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• You enjoy a variety of job duties and responsibilities and can effectively multi-task
• You're a strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
• You're experienced in agriculture (preferred)
• You have a valid commercial driver's license (preferred)

Compensation and Benefits:

The base compensation for this position ranges from $17.16 to $22.87 per hour. Please note that wages may vary depending on skills and experience.

This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://mywebenefits.com/

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Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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