Sr Warehouse Associate

J.B. Hunt•Bolingbrook, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under routine supervision, the Sr Warehouse Associate assists with maintaining secure inventory storage and controlling materials moving into and out of the warehouse. The role performs storage, shipping, receiving, and physical inventory counts to verify asset integrity, and assists with administering and assessing inventory data. The incumbent must be able to work any shift, including day, night, and weekend shifts, to meet scheduling needs and support operations. The position involves preparing goods for shipment, processing inventory transactions and returns, supporting quality assurance and internal controls, and providing guidance to Warehouse Technicians and customers or vendors. Work may include operating material-handling equipment and moving or securing materials for transport. The scheduled hours are Sunday through Thursday, 12:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The expected starting rate is $20.05–$25.05 per hour. The position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have 1–2 years of experience in a warehouse setting.
Demonstrate the required skills and abilities through education, certifications, military service, or other experience.
Be able to work outdoors and in the elements, and across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed.
Meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting or moving appliances weighing up to 100 pounds.
Be able to wear appropriate work attire, including a bump cap, footwear, gloves, and safety vest.
Be willing to work flexible workdays and hours.
Be able to multitask, follow directions and instructions, manage time, prioritize multiple job tasks, and take on additional work beyond Material Handler duties as needed.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED with three or more years of experience.
Forklift certification.
OSHA knowledge.
Experience in distribution and material handling.
Experience managing or supervising a team.
Experience training others.
Knowledge of appliance installation.
Knowledge of parts inventory management.
Familiarity with furniture names and appearances.

Responsibilities

Prepare goods and materials for shipment with corresponding packing slips and perform basic inventory maintenance.
Assist with training and onboarding new Warehouse Technicians.
Coordinate and report expedited orders, and coordinate inventory returns and exchanges.
Develop and document quality assurance standards and identify areas where policies and procedures need to be changed or developed.
Ensure standard load securement meets Department of Transportation and company guidelines for safe product transit.
Provide guidance and suggestions on product returns, procedures, and solutions to support high-quality service to customers and vendors.
Position lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure materials or products for transport to designated areas.
Ensure compliance with internal control procedures, such as locking dock doors and using wheel chocks.
Process material stock requests, orders, and returns using inventory and billing systems required for installation.
Operate material-handling equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and handcarts, to load and unload vehicles; operate lifting devices to move or stack materials in designated areas.
Handle defective, discontinued, or recalled goods and destroy returned goods as appropriate.
Perform check-ins and check-outs, verify order completeness, and inspect goods for damage.
Review daily processing of returned goods and vendor returns, ensuring returns are processed accurately and on time.
Receive, issue, and store supplies and equipment; process customer turn-ins; and inspect, verify, and count supplies and equipment for accuracy, condition, and accountability.

Benefits

Medical benefit
Dental benefit
Vision benefit
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off commensurate with tenure, including vacation and sick time
Six weeks of paid maternity leave
Two weeks of paid parental leave
Six paid holidays annually
Position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes, subject to company plan terms