Material Handler - Warehouse
Fountain Inn, SC, United States
- $19.30 p/hour
- Warehouse
- Full-time
- material handler
- warehouse associate
- powered industrial equipment operator
The Material Handler at Grainger is responsible for safely managing inbound and outbound warehouse operations including unloading, sorting, labeling, replenishing, and packing products while maintaining safety and quality standards. The role requires operating powered industrial equipment, physical stamina to lift heavy packages, and adherence to OSHA and company policies. Employees benefit from flexible 4x10 schedules, competitive hourly wages, comprehensive benefits starting day one, and a team-oriented work environment with weekends off.
Work Location Type:Onsite
4x10 Schedule
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 $19.30/hour [with three raises in 12 months bringing your pay to $20.50/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 now hiring Warehouse Associates across multiple shifts with full-time positions available! You'll join our team with benefits starting from Day 1 (more details below) and WEEKENDS OFF! Complete your application and come see what makes Grainger a great place to work!
Flexible Shifts:
- Day shift: Monday - Friday (4x10 schedule so you would have one day off during the week)
- Available start times include 7:30am, 8:00am, 8:30am with expected finish times (6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm)
Job Responsibilities
- Safely complete inbound and/or outbound warehouse tasks, e.g. unloading, sorting, labeling, replenishing, auditing, and packing, with strong attention to detail
- Ensure products are packed and 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 the leadership team
Job Requirements
- Comfortable working on your feet with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and dust while working around moving equipment and elevated stations
- High school diploma or equivalent and at least 18 years of age
- The physical requirements for this position include frequently lifting, pushing, and sliding packages that typically weight up to 50lbs, and may have to occasionally lift up to 75lbs
- Able to receive feedback and work well in a team environment
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
- **For PIE operators: operate warehouse vehicles, material handling equipment and powered industrial equipment, including Crown, Pacer, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Barrett and Turret Truck
Who We Are
Grainger exists to keep the world working. We are North America’s leading B2B distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating supplies and related services. Our wide product assortment, deep industry expertise, innovative technology solutions and unparalleled customer service keep customers’ operations running and their people safe.
At Grainger, we offer flexible schedules, weekends off, and benefits beginning day one. We do what’s right and provide the support you need to learn and grow. We celebrate each other and support the communities we live in. This is the way we keep the world working.
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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