Warehouse Associate

C.H. Robinson•Chicago, IL

3d•$17 - $25

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 timely, accurate, and safe handling of goods, contributing to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Good physical stamina and coordination.
Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods daily while frequently bending, twisting, and reaching, and periodically lifting 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 work flexible hours and/or days where required by the site.
Ability to speak Spanish where required by the site.

Responsibilities

Receive goods from customers and suppliers by loading and unloading vehicles, checking paperwork, weighing and measuring shipments, and reporting discrepancies or damage.
Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts and hand jacks to palletize, stretch-wrap, and band cargo.
Load and unload trailers and ocean containers professionally and without damaging cargo.
Prepare outbound loads by matching paperwork, labeling shipments, and preparing Unit Load Devices (ULDs).
Accurately sign off on Bills of Lading after verifying 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 operations using booking-in sheets or a site-specific Warehouse Management System.
Handle logistics accounts, picking, packing, inventory reporting and stock checks, and rework or recoup freight as needed to meet SOP and customer quality requirements.
Complete weekly bond checks where required by the site.
Execute Dock-to-Stock procedures and regulations, maintain building perimeter security, and challenge anything or anyone untoward where required by the site.
Handle bonded import freight in the External Temporary Storage (ERTS) facility according to regulations and break down inbound ULDs as required by the site.

Benefits

Three medical plans, including prescription drug coverage.
Enhanced fertility benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Health Savings Account, including an employer contribution.
Dental and vision coverage.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Paid observed holidays.
Two paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees.
Flexible Time Off for U.S. salaried employees; Paid Time Off 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.