Warehouse Associate

C.H. Robinson • Plainfield, IN

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About The Position

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support warehouse operations and the movement of inbound and outbound cargo from trailers or ocean containers. The role focuses on handling freight safely and accurately, maintaining orderly warehouse operations, and helping ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

The associate receives and processes goods, operates warehouse equipment, prepares outbound loads, maintains inventory and shipment records, and follows site-specific security and freight-handling procedures. The position may involve standing or walking for long periods, frequent bending, twisting, and reaching, and periodically lifting up to 50 pounds. Applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen as part of a conditional job offer.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Good physical stamina and coordination.
• May be required to stand and/or walk for long periods daily, frequently bend, twist, and reach, and periodically lift up to 50 pounds.
• Applicants in a warehouse role must complete a pre-employment drug screen as part of a conditional job offer.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous warehouse or freight forwarder experience.
• Familiarity with Bills of Lading, Shipping Manifests, Delivery Orders, and similar documents.
• Ability to speak Spanish.
• Ability to work flexible hours and/or days at applicable sites.

Responsibilities

• Receive goods from customers and suppliers by offloading and loading vehicles, checking paperwork, weighing and measuring freight, and reporting discrepancies or damage.
• Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts and hand jacks for palletization, stretch wrapping, and banding of cargo.
• Load and unload trailers and ocean containers professionally and without damaging cargo.
• Prepare outbound loads by matching paperwork, labeling freight, and preparing Unit Load Devices (ULDs).
• Accurately sign Bills of Lading and verify counts and damage.
• Maintain the flow of materials and products in warehouses with varying degrees.
• Stage cargo safely and orderly while maintaining cleanliness and organization standards.
• Organize warehouse activity using booking-in sheets or a site-specific Warehouse Management System.
• Handle logistics accounts, picking, packing, and inventory reporting or stock checks as needed to meet SOP or customer quality standards, including reworking or recouping freight.
• Complete weekly bond checks where applicable.
• Execute Dock-to-Stock procedures and regulations, maintain building perimeter security, and challenge anything or anyone untoward where applicable.
• Handle bonded import freight into 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.
• Paid observed holidays.
• Two paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees.
• Paid Time Off (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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed