Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

REACH TRUCK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

1st 6am - 2:30pm

2nd 2pm - 10:30pm

Job Description

The Warehouse Associate plays a key role in daily warehouse operations by accurately picking orders, loading and unloading trucks, and operating material handling equipment. This position works in a fast-paced distribution environment, supporting receiving, production, and shipping activities for a manufacturing facility. The role requires safe and efficient operation of sit-down and stand-up reach forklifts, careful handling of inventory, and consistent use of scanning equipment to maintain accurate warehouse records.

Responsibilities

• Pick customer and production orders throughout the warehouse with speed and accuracy.
• Load and unload trucks using sit-down and stand-up reach forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Pull pallets from warehouse shelving and racking using a stand-up reach forklift.
• Scan packages, pallets, and inventory to ensure accurate tracking and documentation.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including staging, labeling, and verifying incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Perform order picking, packing, and general material handling tasks as needed.
• Unload trucks by hand when required, including handling light boxes (such as paint brushes) and stacking them on pallets for removal from the trailer.
• Maintain warehouse inventory organization and support inventory control processes.
• Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment while operating forklifts and working in the plant.
• Assist with other general warehouse-related tasks and duties as assigned to support overall operations.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating a stand-up reach forklift in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Ability to operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently.
• Experience with order picking and packing in a warehouse setting.
• Hands-on experience with shipping and receiving processes.
• Ability to use handheld scanners for packages, pallets, and inventory transactions.
• Competence in general material handling, including loading, unloading, and moving pallets.
• Capability to use pallet jacks and other basic warehouse equipment.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate picking, scanning, and inventory handling.
• Ability to work safely around paint and chemical odors in a manufacturing environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cary, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/hr.

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 & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cary,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.