Dist Ctr Assoc - PIE (A)

Grainger Businesses•Seward Township, IL

3d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Center Associate performs warehouse tasks that support inventory integrity and order processing, including picking, packing, staging, shipping, general maintenance, and housekeeping. The role helps ensure a safe, clean work environment and compliance with safety requirements through inspections and maintenance. The position reports directly to a DC Supervisor or Process Manager and regularly interacts with other DC Associates. This is an onsite position at 701 Grainger Way, Minooka, Illinois. The listed night shift is 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Pay starts at $21.75 per hour, with three raises in 12 months bringing pay to $22.95 per hour. PIE operators receive an additional $1 per hour, and overnight shift work receives an additional $1 per hour.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be able to frequently lift, slide, and lower packages weighing up to 75 pounds.
Be comfortable working on your feet and being exposed to heat, cold, noise, and dust while working around moving equipment and elevated stations.
Be able to receive feedback and work well in a team environment.
Be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
For PIE operators: be able to operate warehouse vehicles, material-handling equipment, and powered industrial equipment, including Crown, Pacer, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Barrett, Turret Truck, and Forklift.

Nice To Haves

At least 18 months of previous warehouse, retail, or customer service experience in fast-paced environments.
Strong knowledge of warehouse operations.
Great attention to detail, quality, and safety.

Responsibilities

Safely complete inbound and/or outbound warehouse tasks, such as unloading, sorting, labeling, replenishing, auditing, picking, and packing products.
Ensure products are shipped correctly to meet customers’ expectations for quality and delivery speed.
Meet safety, quality, productivity, behavior, attendance, and overtime requirements as needed.
Operate computerized scanning equipment.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with OSHA and hazardous-material requirements.
Perform other tasks as directed by leadership.
Perform warehouse inspections and maintenance to support safety compliance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starting on day one.
Six free sessions each year with a licensed therapist.
For full-time employees, 18 paid time off days annually, prorated based on employment start date.
Six company holidays per year.
A 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, with no employee contribution required.
Employee discounts.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan refinancing.
Free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
Maternity support programs and nursing benefits.
Up to 14 weeks of paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks of paid leave for non-birth parents.