Zone Warehouse Material Handler

Graybar; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription drug benefits

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Benefits

Profit Sharing

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Paid Wellness Day

Community Time Off

Educational Reimbursement

Career Development Programs

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

Graybar is hiring a Warehouse Material Handler to ensure products are moved efficiently through the Joliet facility. You will receive, store, select, pack, and ship inventory using our Warehouse Management System.

The role supports employee ownership culture and offers opportunities to learn and advance within the company. Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 10:30am–7:30pm, with starting pay at $19.39 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks is needed.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts and push carts.
• Receive and store incoming material in accordance with warehouse management system process.
• Select, pack and palletize shipments.
• Sort and pack less-than-truckload shipments, conduct cycle counts.
• Maintain clean warehouse including following all safety procedures and performing daily safety inspections.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Push cart handling

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

More than a job - a career.

As a Warehouse Material Handler, you will ensure products get where they need to be. You will receive, store, select, pack, and ship warehouse inventory. Our Zone utilizes a Warehouse Management System so technology is required to perform this job. As an employee-owned company, our employees are key to our success and are given opportunities to learn and grow into higher level positions.

Work Shift and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 10:30am - 7:30pm

Compensation Details:

The expected pay rate for this position is starting at $19.39 per hour depending on experience.

In this role you will:

Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts and push carts

Receive and store incoming material in accordance with warehouse management system process

Select, pack and palletize shipments

Sort and pack less-than-truckload shipments, conduct cycle counts

Maintain clean warehouse including following all safety procedures and performing daily safety inspections

What you bring to the table:

No fear of heights

Perform physical requirements in a warehouse environment including lifting various loads, cutting wire, climbing ladders and staying on the move in various temperatures, depending on the location; must pass pre-employment physical testing

Minimum age of 18 required

Good attendance and work ethic

2+ years experience preferred

Prior large warehouse experience using a warehouse management system preferred

TheValue of Graybar:

At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! Most regular, full-time employees at Graybar may be eligible for a variety of benefits like:

• Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.

• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.

• Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Enjoy our Disability Benefits at no cost to you.

• Share in our success with Profit Sharing Plans.

• 401(k) Savings Planwith company match to help secure your future.

• Paid Vacation & Sick Days to spend time away from work or in case of an illness.

• Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year.

• Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.

• Volunteer with Community Time Off to give back to the community.

• Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.

• Celebrate your and others’ achievements with our Employee Recognition Program.

• Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.

• And More Perks that support your well-being and career growth.

Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles, so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.

We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team.

That’s what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled