Warehouse Team Member

Warehouse Team Member - Bensenville, IL

Johnstone Supply - Heartland Group is currently hiring a Warehouse Team Member for our Bensenville, IL location. This individual will ensure the efficient operation of the store by accurately and safely receiving, processing, and storing incoming products. Prepare, pack, and scan products for pick-up and delivery and deliver orders efficiently, safely, and on time. This position will be a temporary position for the summer months.

At Johnstone Supply Heartland Group, we value dependable, humble, and passionately serving employees, while having fun! We are continually growing and believe in providing opportunities for results-oriented individuals willing to successfully do the work.

Requirements

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma / GED required OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• 6 months experience in warehouse operations in a wholesale environment.
• Experience driving a forklift.
• Experience with computer or barcode driven inventory management system.

Job-Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Warehouse Operations

• Basic computer skills, including knowledge and skill in the use of inventory management systems and office software (e.g. Email programs, Internet browsers).
• Basic math skills sufficient to manage inventory, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to use computer systems and manual procedures for organizing and identifying products and communicating with coworkers.
• Adequate physical strength and stamina to repeatedly lift, carry, move, and set down up to 75 pounds.
• Skill in operation of heavy equipment, including delivery vehicles, forklift, pallet jack, and order picker.
• Strict attention to detail.

Personal Effectives

• Problem-solving skills: listening to, interpreting, and meeting the needs of others; diagnosing and rectifying problems.
• Skill in following through on commitments.
• Ability to manage time in a deadline driven environment.
• Strong ability to multitask and skill in prioritizing work.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive and friendly demeanor in a stressful and fast paced environment.
• Ability to work efficiently and with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to demonstrate considerable tact and diplomacy in dealing with others and to maintain relationships.
• Ability to meet store accuracy and productivity standards.

Expected Work Behaviors:

• Keeps the company's best interest in mind at all times.
• Maintains a professional personal appearance.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift, carry, and load up to 75 pounds repeatedly throughout the day; climb and balance on ladders and equipment; walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; and reach, push, pull and manipulate. The employee is also frequently required to lift in excess of 100 pounds with mechanical assistance or the assistance of coworkers.

Work Environment : Most work is performed in a warehouse environment without air conditioning, which may include hot and cold temperatures, dust, dirt, and noise.

This position is eligible for benefits including:

Financial and retirement benefits

• Paid Holidays: We offer paid time off for major holidays throughout the year including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and two annual Floating Holidays.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Employees accrue paid time off, which can be used for vacation, personal time, and sick leave. The accrual rate is based on years of service and employment status. Our PTO policy complies with any leave required by federal, state or local law.

Travel Expense Reimbursement

• Employees are eligible for reimbursement for eligible expenses during authorized travel.

Pay Range: $18-$20/hr.

*This pay range is applicable to all applicants. Placement within the range is at the discretion of the employer and is based on candidate's qualifications, knowledge, and skills.


Applicants are continuously accepted for this position.

Posted on Paylocity 6/8/2026

Salary Description


$18-$20/hr.