Warehouse Associate, 1st Shift

Zebra Technologies•Kenosha, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Zebra is hiring a Warehouse Associate I for its North America distribution center in Kenosha, Wisconsin. This first-shift role supports efficient warehouse operations by carrying out physical and administrative tasks that keep products moving. No prior warehouse experience or high school diploma/GED is required; comprehensive on-the-job training is provided. The position pays $19.50 per hour and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role offers hands-on training and opportunities for career development, including Lean Six Sigma belt certification, job rotation, and training pathways for aspiring leaders. The workplace is described as collaborative, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled, with an onsite gym. Zebra describes a culture of respect, teamwork, employee well-being, and promotion from within.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
Basic computer literacy.
Strong attention to detail when handling inventory and processing orders.
Ability to work collaboratively and follow supervisors’ instructions.
Adaptability and willingness to learn new tasks, tools, and procedures.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, reach, or walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work comfortably at elevated heights.
Manual dexterity to frequently use warehouse hand tools, RF scanners, and computer equipment.
Ability to safely operate powered warehouse machinery, such as pallet jacks and forklifts, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, and process incoming shipments for accuracy and quality.
Assist with loading and unloading delivery trucks and other warehouse functions as needed.
Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment according to company standards.
Maintain accurate inventory records using basic computer systems and report discrepancies to supervisors.
Safely operate standard warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks or forklifts, after training.
Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and free from hazards.
Follow safety protocols and company procedures.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage beginning on day one.
401(k) with company match.
Quarterly cash incentive opportunities tied to site performance.
One-time $500 retention bonus for employees in good standing.
20 days of annual paid time off, 9 paid company holidays, and 2 paid floating holidays.
32 hours of paid volunteer time annually.
32 hours of paid Learning & Inclusion time annually.
Free onsite gym facility.
Tuition reimbursement.
Annual shoe allowance and free company apparel.
Performance-based annual cash incentive with a target equal to 3% of base pay.
Training and development programs, including Lean Six Sigma belt certification, job rotation, and leadership training pathways.