Warehouse Associates

Warehouse Associate (1st Shift)Location: Elwood, ILPay Rate: $17.49 per hourShift: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PMJob DescriptionAre you looking for a reliable 1st shift schedule with a great hourly wage? PrideStaff is seeking motivated Warehouse Associates for an immediate 4-to-6-week project in Elwood. While this starts as a temporary assignment, it's a fantastic foot in the door—reliable workers will have the opportunity to transition into other departments and long-term roles once the project wraps up!Key ResponsibilitiesSorting & Picking: Accurately pick products using order sheets or RF scanners, and sort items efficiently into designated bins or staging areas.Heavy Lifting & Material Handling: Safely lift, stack, and move products weighing up to 50 lbs manually throughout the shift.Quality Control: Visually inspect products and packaging during the picking process to ensure there are no defects or damages before staging.Palletizing & Staging: Stack sorted products onto pallets securely, wrapping them as needed, and prep them for inventory placement or shipment.Inventory Accuracy: Help maintain accurate inventory counts by reporting any discrepancies, missing items, or low stock to the supervisor.Warehouse Maintenance: Keep work zones, aisles, and packing areas clean, organized, and free of debris (breaking down boxes, sweeping) to maintain a safe working environment.Requirements & QualificationsMust be able to comfortably and repetitively lift up to 50 lbs.Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach continuously for an 8-hour shift.Prior experience with RF scanners or basic warehouse picking is a plus, but not required.Reliable attendance and punctuality for the Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM shift.Positive attitude and willingness to work hard through the duration of the project.Strict Dress Code PolicyFor safety and operational standards, all candidates must adhere to the following dress code:Footwear: Steel-toe shoes are strictly required.Tops: No sweaters and no hoodies (nothing with a hood).Bottoms: Shorts are permitted, but they must be knee-length and made of denim/jean material only.Why Apply with PrideStaff?Competitive Pay: Steady weekly pay at $17.39/hr.Consistent Hours: No weekends! Enjoy a steady Monday through Friday daytime schedule.Career Foot-in-the-Door: A great opportunity to prove your work ethic and secure a long-term, permanent role in another department.Fast Hiring Process: PrideStaff will work quickly to get you onboarded and starting right away.Ready to get to work? Apply with PrideStaff today for immediate consideration!Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $17.49 - $17.49 Per Hour