Sr Warehouse Associate

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.•Channahon, IL

2d•$19 - $24

About The Position

Under routine supervision, the Sr Warehouse Associate assists with secure inventory storage and control of materials entering and leaving 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 associate may need to work across different shifts, including days, nights, and weekends, to meet operational scheduling needs. The role prepares goods and materials for shipment, handles inventory requests and returns, supports quality assurance procedures, and helps train new Warehouse Technicians. It also includes receiving, inspecting, counting, storing, and issuing supplies and equipment; processing returns and customer turn-ins; and ensuring safe and compliant handling and transport of goods. The position may involve operating material handling equipment and working outdoors or in the elements. The expected starting rate is $19.15–$23.90 per hour. The position may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives under 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; six weeks of paid maternity leave; two weeks of paid parental leave; and six paid holidays annually. The position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

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 work the Monday–Friday schedule of 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED with 3 or more years of experience.
Forklift driving certification.
OSHA knowledge.
Ability to lift or move appliances weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to wear appropriate work attire, including a bump cap, footwear, gloves, and safety vest.
Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours.
Ability to multitask.
Experience in distribution.
Experience in material handling.
Experience managing or supervising a team.
Experience training others.
Knowledge of appliance installation.
Knowledge of parts inventory management.
Ability to follow directions and instructions.
Familiarity with furniture names and appearances.
Ability to manage time independently.
Ability to prioritize multiple job tasks and take on additional work beyond Material Handler duties.

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, returns, and inventory exchanges.
Develop and document quality assurance standards and identify policies or procedures that need to be changed or developed.
Ensure load securement complies with DOT and company guidelines for safe product transit.
Provide guidance and suggestions on product returns, procedures, and solutions to support high-quality service for 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, as needed.
Comply with internal control procedures, including 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; use controls for lifting devices to load, unload, transport, or stack materials in designated areas, as needed.
Handle defective, discontinued, or recalled goods and destroy returned goods as appropriate.
Perform check-ins and check-outs, verify order completeness, and inspect for damage.
Review daily processing of returned goods and vendor returns to ensure timely and accurate processing.
Receive, issue, and store supplies and equipment; process customer turn-ins; and inspect, verify, and count items 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
Potential eligibility for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes, subject to applicable plan terms