Sr. Warehouse Associate

J.B. Hunt•Elk Grove, IL

About The Position

Under routine supervision, the Sr. Warehouse Associate assists with secure inventory storage and the control of materials entering and leaving the warehouse. The role performs storage, shipping, receiving, and physical inventory counts to verify asset integrity, and provides assistance and guidance in administering and assessing inventory data. The employee must be able to work any shift, including day, night, and weekend shifts, to meet scheduling demands and support operations. The position includes preparing goods for shipment, maintaining inventory, processing stock requests and returns, inspecting incoming and outgoing goods, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and safe load-securement requirements. The role may involve operating material-handling equipment and helping train or onboard Warehouse Technicians. The expected starting pay range is $20.05–$25.05 per hour. The position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship. Starting pay may depend on skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications. The position may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives based on profitability or volumes, subject to the applicable company plans. Full-time benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and include medical, dental, and vision benefits; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; paid time off based on tenure, including vacation and sick time; six weeks of paid maternity leave; two weeks of paid parental leave; and six paid holidays annually.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
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.
Be able to lift or move 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, and prioritize multiple job tasks.
Be flexible to take on additional work beyond Material Handler duties.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED and three or more years of experience.
Forklift-driving 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/or 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 load securement meets DOT 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 under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure materials or products for transport to designated areas.
Ensure compliance with internal control procedures, including locking dock doors and using wheel chocks.
Process material stock requests, orders, and returns using inventory and billing systems needed for installation.
Operate material-handling equipment, which may include forklifts, pallet jacks, and handcarts, to load and unload vehicles; operate lifting devices to move or stack materials within and outside 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 returns to vendors, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
Receive, issue, and store supplies and equipment; process customer turn-ins; 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, including vacation and sick time, commensurate with tenure
Six weeks of paid maternity leave
Two weeks of paid parental leave
Six paid holidays annually
May be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes, subject to applicable plans