Senior Warehouse Associate

C.H. Robinson•Plainfield, IN

10d•$16 - $24

About The Position

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Senior Warehouse Associate to support warehouse operations and the movement of inbound and outbound cargo from trailers or ocean containers. The role focuses on accurate, safe, and timely handling of goods, customer satisfaction, warehouse organization, and compliance with operating procedures and site-specific regulations. The position may involve cross-functional warehouse work, including receiving, loading, picking, and shipping, as well as supporting process improvements and training new staff.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
At least 6 months of previous C.H. Robinson warehouse operations experience.
Good physical stamina and coordination.
Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods daily, frequently bend, twist, and reach, and periodically lift up to 50 lbs.
Applicants in a warehouse role must complete a pre-employment drug screen as part of a conditional job offer.
Site-specific: Ability to work flexible hours and/or days.
Site-specific: Ability to exceed location-established performance standards, such as established KPIs.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Previous external warehouse or freight forwarder experience.
Familiarity with Bills of Lading, Shipping Manifests, Delivery Orders, and similar documents.
Site-specific: Ability to speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

Receive goods from customers and suppliers by loading and unloading vehicles, checking paperwork, weighing and measuring goods, and reporting discrepancies or damages.
Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts and hand jacks to palletize, stretch-wrap, and band cargo.
Load and unload trailers and ocean containers professionally and without damaging cargo.
Prepare outbound loads by matching paperwork, labeling cargo, and preparing Unit Load Devices (ULDs).
Accurately sign Bills of Lading and verify counts and damages.
Maintain the flow of materials and products within warehouses.
Stage cargo safely and orderly and maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization.
Organize warehouse operations using booking-in sheets or a site-specific Warehouse Management System.
Handle logistics accounts, picking, packing, inventory reporting, and stock checks as needed to meet SOP or customer quality requirements, including reworking or recouping freight.
Recommend process improvements to resolve problems and improve efficiency.
Contribute to developing new SOPs for new business, products, or process changes.
Support onboarding and training of new staff assigned to an area or department.
Perform cross-functional duties, including receiving, loading, picking, and shipping, as required by the site.
Complete weekly bond checks, where applicable.
Follow Dock-to-Stock procedures and regulations, maintain building perimeter security, and challenge anything or anyone untoward, where applicable.
Handle bonded import freight in the External Temporary Storage (ERTS) facility in accordance with regulations and break down inbound ULDs as required, where applicable.

Benefits

Three medical plans, including prescription drug coverage.
Enhanced fertility benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Health Savings Account, including employer contribution.
Dental and vision coverage.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Paid observed holidays.
Two paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees.
Flexible Time Off for U.S. salaried employees; PTO for other U.S. and Canadian employees.
Paid parental leave.
Paid time off to volunteer in the community.
Charitable Giving Match Program.
401(k) with 6% company matching.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Career development, networking, and team-building opportunities.