Warehouse Specialist

Ace Hardware Corporation; Princeton (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401K

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Ace Hardware Corporation in Princeton, IL, is hiring Warehouse Specialists to join a Values-Driven Culture team. You will handle receiving, stocking, order filling, and shipping duties using RF scanners and forklifts, with safety as a top priority. Multiple shift options available.

We offer weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth across our distribution centers nationwide. Minimum qualifications include 18+ years old and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Able to walk/stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Weekend/holiday availability may be required.
• Safety champion and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Receiving: unload freight with forklift or power equipment and process onto dock.
• Stocking: resupply bins with RF Scanner and maintain inventory.
• Order Filling: use Voice Collect headset to pick/stage merchandise for transport.
• Shipping: load products onto outgoing trailers using forklift or power equipment.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Safety-minded

Tools

RF Scanner

Voice Collect headset

Forklift

Job description

**Compensation Details:**Team members earn **$20.50** up to **$23.50** per hour base pay (include shift differentials and premiums), plus up to **$2.70/hr** in incentive pay per hour based on performance.This is combined with highly competitive:* 401K program* health insurance* and much more!We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits\* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:* Weekly Pay* Incentive opportunities based on performance* Paid Time Off Programs (incl. vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay). Newly hired full-time employees will receive a one-time pro-rated allocation of up to 24 hours of vacation in their first calendar year depending on the month of hire. Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state law. You will receive up to 9 holidays per year, depending on the month of hire.* Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents.* Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10.4% of total eligible compensation* Dock to Driver Program: Ace will pay for your CDL License and Training to provide a career path transition to a Driver position* Long-term Career Opportunities: Many of our leaders started with Ace looking for a job, just like you, but found long-term career opportunities at our 15 Distribution Centers across the country and our Corporate Headquarters. Our company is growing, and we would love to have you grow with us!* Tuition Reimbursement Program* Employee Recognition Program* Merchandise Discounts on Top Brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and thousands more!* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events.* Adoption cost reimbursement* Identity theft protection*\* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.***Job Description:**At Ace, **“Helpful”** is more than just a slogan—**it’s at the core of everything we do**. It guides the **service we provide to our retailers and their communities**, who are impacted daily by the quality of our operations and retail experience. We also take Helpful beyond our stores through our **Ace Foundation,** and its partnerships with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN) and Habitat for Humanity, as well as through our employee-sponsored **Ace Helpful Fund** that provides emergency financial support to our own Ace team members in times of crisis. The spirit of Helpful can also be found within our **values-driven company culture**, in which team members live our W.E.L.I.G.H.T. Values every day to create a positive work environment for all.**Within the Ace family, there’s always room for more Helpful, so join us today to be a part of what makes Ace the Helpful Place!**Our **Princeton, IL** distribution center is looking for **Warehouse Specialists** to add to our team as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing product fulfillment services to our Ace Retailers and their communities. In this role, you will work as a part of a Values-Driven Culture team to service Ace Retailers by warehousing Ace merchandise and fulfilling orders, including responsibilities in **Receiving, Stocking, Order Filling,** and **Shipping:*** **Receiving****:** Utilize forklift, and/or other power equipment to unload freight, and process product via RF Scanner onto dock in preparation for stocking.* **Stocking****:** Use of RF Scanner to resupply bins, and maintain inventory freight in preparation of order picking while on foot or reach lift.* **Order Filling****:** Use Voice Collect headset to select and stage merchandise for transport, while efficiently fulfilling orders via foot or forklift.* **Shipping****:** Operate a forklift or other power equipment to strategically load product onto outgoing trailers.Multiple Shift Options Available!**Safety is** **Our Number 1 Priority!** With Safety as our number one priority, Ace is committed to maintaining a **safe, healthy, and injury-free environment** for all team members. Backed by a team of experienced Supply Chain leaders, Ace’s Warehouse Specialists receive **extensive training** to ensure safety and efficiency and become part of a **safety-centric culture** that encourages all team members to take responsibility for one another’s safety.**Eligibility and Requirements*** Minimum of 18 years of age* Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time* Must be able to stoop, squat, and kneel regularly, and lift/carry up to 50lbs* Availability on weekends and holidays may be required* Be a safety champion and actively contribute to our safety-centric culture* Highly motivated, Detail-oriented, and Self-StarterTo learn more and apply, please visit careers.acehardware.com or text "ACE" to 30914.**We want to hear from you!****Equal Opportunity Employer** Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.**Disclaimer***The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.**Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.**This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.**It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.*