Wash Operator - 1st Shift - Containers - Bolingbrook, IL

CHEP; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biweekly pay with direct deposit

Full benefits starting Day 1

Vision, life insurance & short-term‑d

FREE PPE

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

Wellness incentives

Family leave

Job summary

CHEP is hiring a Warehouse Operator in Bolingbrook, IL. The role focuses on container preparation, sanitation, and maintaining a safe, efficient production environment within our service center. Earn up to $23.50/hour with a comprehensive benefits package starting Day One.

You’ll work first shift, Monday–Friday, with biweekly pay, PPE provided, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement and 401(k) matching. Join a safety‑conscious team committed to growth and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning or sanitation in a warehouse or industrial setting.
• Comfortable using cleaning equipment and machinery.
• Understanding of general warehouse safety practices.
• Ability to lift and position containers up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize bulk shipping containers using appropriate equipment.
• Handle cleaning chemicals with proper mixing and safety.
• Support daily production goals while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Wear PPE and follow all site safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Reliability

Problem solving

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll be at the frontline of CHEP in a busy, demanding job. Our supply chain team isn’t part of our business. It’s the heart of our business. And you can be the power behind it. We connect 300,000 supply chains for some of the world’s biggest and best-loved brands.

You’ll learn new ways of working, with automation and new technology that’ll help you get the job done – and work smarter. Your safety is our number one priority. The team will welcome and respect you for who you are and will support you throughout your journey of growth and accomplishment. In return, we want you to be hands‑on, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.

Job Description

Job Details

Earn up to $23.50/hour | Full Benefits Day One | Stable Schedule

Are you ready to join a company that prioritizes safety, stability, and long‑term growth? CHEP is seeking motivated Warehouse Operators to support our service center operations in Bolingbrook, IL.

This role supports essential container reconditioning operations in a structured, safety‑focused production environment. If you’re dependable, motivated, and looking for a role with strong pay and benefits, CHEP could be a great fit.

What we offer:

• Earn up to $23.50/hour ($21/hour + performance incentives up to $2.50/hr)
• 1st shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm
• Biweekly pay with direct deposit & pay advance options
• Full benefits starting Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• FREE company‑paid vision, life insurance & short‑term disability
• FREE PPE and safety equipment provided
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Accrued Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days)
• Tuition reimbursement, profit sharing, wellness incentives, family leave, and more

What You’ll Do

As a Warehouse Operator, you’ll help ensure the safe and efficient operation of our service center by supporting container preparation and cleanliness standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing bulk shipping containers using pressure washers, foamers, and fogging equipment
• Using food‑grade chemicals mixed to correct concentrations
• Supporting daily production goals while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Wearing required PPE and following all site safety procedures
• Working as part of a team in a fast‑paced warehouse environment

Skills & Strengths We Value

• Attention to detail and strong observation skills
• Time management and reliability
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking
• Willingness to learn and adapt
• Ability to work independently and with a team

Qualifications

• Familiarity with cleaning or sanitation work in an industrial or warehouse setting
• Comfortable using cleaning equipment and machinery
• Understanding of general warehouse safety practices
• Ability to position containers weighing up to 50 lbs for portions of the shift

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a warehouse/production environment with varying temperatures
• PPE is required and provided
• Overtime and weekend work may be required based on business needs

Skills to succeed in the role

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.