Warehouse Associate - Hiring Now
Minooka, IL, United States
- $21.75 p/hour
- Warehouse
- Full-time
- warehouse associate
- material handling
- inventory management
The Warehouse Associate at Grainger is responsible for safely handling inbound and outbound warehouse tasks including unloading, sorting, labeling, and packing products to ensure timely and accurate shipments. The role requires operating scanning equipment, maintaining safety and cleanliness, and meeting productivity and quality standards while working in a physically demanding environment. Full-time positions are available with benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions.
Work Location Type:Onsite
About Grainger:
W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenances, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
Compensation:
This position is hourly. Pay starts at $21.75/hour with three raises in 12 months bringing your pay to $22.95/hour.
- + $1/hour for powered industrial equipment (PIE) operators**
Rewards and Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment.
- Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday.
- 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
- 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
- Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits.
- Safety shoes provided (where applicable).
For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:
https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire
The rate of pay provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The rate reflects the expected base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Why Join Our Team?
We’re hiring Warehouse Associates across multiple shifts with full-time positions available! You’ll report to a DC Supervisor or Process Manager and have regular interaction with other team members.
Join our team at 701 Grainger Way, Minooka, IL 60447
Shifts
- Day shift: Mon-Fri 7:30am, 8:00am or 9:00am start time
You Will
- Safely complete inbound and/or outbound warehouse tasks with strong attention to detail. For example, unloading, sorting, labeling, replenishing, auditing, and packing products
- Ensure products are shipped correctly to exceed customers' expectations for quality and delivery speed
- Meet safety, quality, productivity, behavior, attendance, and overtime requirements as needed
- Operate computerized scanning equipment and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with OSHA and Hazardous Material requirements
- Perform other tasks as directed by leadership
You Have
Comfort working on your feet with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and dust while working around moving equipment and elevated stations
At least 18 years of age
The physical requirements for this position include frequently lifting, pushing, and sliding packages that typically weigh up to 50 lbs., and may have to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
Ability to receive feedback and work well in a team environment
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
**For PIE operators: ability to operate warehouse vehicles, material handling equipment and powered industrial equipment, including Crown, Pacer, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Barrett and Turret Truck
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous warehouse, retail, or customer service experience in fast-paced environments
- Great attention to detail, quality, and safety
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
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