Warehouse Specialist: Inventory, Loading & Shipping

C.H. Robinson; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

C.H. Robinson in Chicago is hiring a Warehouse Associate to support inbound and outbound cargo operations in our busy warehouse. You’ll offload and load trucks, use forklifts, verify paperwork and ensure accurate stock movement to meet customer deadlines.

You’ll maintain safe, clean work areas, operate the Warehouse Management System, and participate in bonding or regulatory tasks as required. The role emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Good physical stamina and coordination with ability to stand/walk and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Pre-employment drug screen required.
• Site-specific: ability to work flexible hours/days.
• Preferred: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in warehouse or freight forwarding.
• Familiarity with Bills of Lading, Shipping Manifests, Delivery Orders, etc.
• Site-specific: ability to speak Spanish.
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive goods from customers and suppliers by offloading/loading vehicles and reporting discrepancies.
• Operate stand-up/sit-down forklifts and hand jacks for palletization and wrapping.
• Load/unload trailers/ocean containers; ensure damage-free handling.
• Prepare outbound loads with paperwork, labeling, and ULD handling.
• Sign off Bills of Lading with counts and damages verified.
• Maintain material flow and warehouse organization; use booking-in sheets or WMS.
• Handle picking, packing, inventory reporting and stock checks.
• Site-specific: complete weekly bond checks; follow Dock-to-Stock procedures and security rules; manage bonded import freight per regulations.

Skills

Physical stamina

Spanish language

Attention to detail

Safety-minded

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

C.H. Robinson in Chicago is hiring a Warehouse Associate to support inbound and outbound cargo operations in our busy warehouse. You’ll offload and load trucks, use forklifts, verify paperwork and ensure accurate stock movement to meet customer deadlines.

You’ll maintain safe, clean work areas, operate the Warehouse Management System, and participate in bonding or regulatory tasks as required. The role emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.