Warehouse Associate

Warehouse AssociateThe Warehouse Associate plays a key role in shipping, receiving, and material handling operations within a modern, clean, and highly organized facility. This position prepares products by skid, crate, or box for shipment, processes routine and standard shipping paperwork, supports assembly through repackaging and kitting, and helps maintain a safe and efficient warehouse environment.ResponsibilitiesPrepare products by skid, crate, or box for shipment and complete routine, standard shipping paperwork accurately and on time.Maintain a clean and safe working environment through proper and timely disposition, storage, and organization of materials.Support assembly operations by repackaging, kitting, and staging materials as needed.Safely remove and dispose of wood, plastic, metal, and other packaging materials according to established procedures.Use SAP to update storage bin information and to identify and locate materials throughout the warehouse.Complete routine inspections of material handling equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.Operate a turret truck (very narrow aisle stand-up forklift) to pick orders at height, following all safety guidelines.Operate a sit-down forklift to move picked orders from racks to the shipping area.Spend approximately 10–20% of the shift on forklifts (turret and sit-down) after training and certification, while performing a variety of other warehouse tasks.Transport scrap bins to the unloading area and transfer materials into the dumpster in a safe and controlled manner.Unload and load trucks each day using forklifts, following established procedures and safety standards.Unload 3–4 incoming trucks per day on 2nd shift and load approximately 2 outgoing trucks per day.Unload trucks according to procedure and visually inspect parts before moving them to the receiving parts staging area.Operate forklift trucks and/or cranes to move materials into and out of assembly work areas and other designated locations.Handle inventory and materials in alignment with inventory control and warehouse distribution practices.Use RF scanners, shipping systems (such as UPS WorldShip), and bills of lading to support shipping, receiving, and documentation activities.Essential SkillsPrevious sit-down forklift experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.Previous stand-up forklift experience, preferably with very narrow aisle or turret truck equipment.Comfort working at heights, including being lifted into the air on a turret truck to pick orders.Ability to perform versatile warehouse duties and understand that the role does not involve being on a forklift all day.Experience with material handling, shipping and receiving, warehouse distribution, packaging, and inventory control.Familiarity with warehouse inventory processes, order picking, unloading, and production support.Ability to use shipping systems and warehouse tools such as RF scanners, bills of lading, and UPS WorldShip.Comfort working in an environment where there may be smells such as paint and oil.Capability to visually inspect parts and materials for accuracy and condition.Basic computer literacy and ability to work with systems such as SAP to update storage bin information and locate materials.Ability to follow written and verbal procedures and adhere to safety standards consistently.Additional Skills & QualificationsPrevious experience as a material handler or warehouse associate.Prior experience specifically operating a turret truck forklift.Previous shipping and receiving experience, including handling bills of lading and inventory paperwork.Experience with stand-up reach trucks, stand-up lifts, and turret trucks in a warehouse environment.Experience in inventory management and warehouse distribution operations.Familiarity with 5S principles (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain) in a manufacturing or logistics setting.Why Work Here?Employees enjoy a stable, long-term work environment where average tenure is 10–15 years and turnover is exceptionally low. The facility places a strong emphasis on safety and has achieved multiple years without recordable injuries, reflecting a genuine commitment to employee well-being. Team members receive paid breaks that are not deducted from hours worked, effectively increasing overall earnings. The culture is highly team-oriented and supportive, focusing on effort, growth, and setting people up for success. Leadership offers direct, clear feedback and demonstrates flexibility when occasional mistakes or attendance issues arise, addressing concerns only when patterns emerge. Overall, this is a place where employees can build a lasting career in a clean, modern, and safety-focused environment.Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a very modern, clean, and well-organized facility that strongly follows 5S principles (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain). The entire facility is well lit, climate controlled, and laid out with spacious aisles and clearly defined departments, including New Production, Wind Service (disassembly), Industrial (repairs and new builds), and Logistics (shipping and receiving). The warehouse uses a variety of material handling equipment, including turret trucks (very narrow aisle stand-up forklifts), sit-down forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, and cranes, along with RF scanners, SAP, and shipping systems such as UPS WorldShip. Safety standards are exceptionally high, with a long record of operating without lost-time or recordable injuries, and all team members are required to wear safety glasses and steel-toe shoes on site. Employees work on 8 hour shifts and receive two paid 20-minute breaks per shift. The environment may include smells such as paint and oil, and while the facility is clean and organized, materials handling can result in clothing getting dirty; employees are provided a company shirt and are encouraged to wear durable jeans or pants. The culture is highly team-oriented, with an emphasis on clear communication, direct feedback, and supporting employees' success from day one.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elgin, IL.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.42 - $21.42/hr.Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Elgin, IL.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026.