Warehouse Associate

C.H. Robinson • Des Plaines, IL

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About The Position

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support warehouse operations and the safe, timely movement of inbound and outbound cargo from trailers or ocean containers. The role involves receiving, staging, handling, and preparing freight for shipment while maintaining accurate paperwork, warehouse organization, safety, and customer-service standards. Site-specific duties may include bonded freight handling, dock-to-stock procedures, weekly bond checks, and ULD preparation.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Good physical stamina and coordination; the role may require standing and/or walking for long periods, frequent bending, twisting, and reaching, and periodically lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Applicants in a warehouse role must complete a pre-employment drug screen as part of a conditional job offer.
• At applicable sites, ability to work flexible hours and/or days.

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.
• At applicable sites, ability to speak Spanish.
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive goods from customers and suppliers by loading and offloading vehicles; check paperwork, weigh and measure goods, and report 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 damage.
• Prepare outbound loads by matching paperwork, labeling cargo, 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.
• Organize warehouse operations using booking-in sheets or a site-specific Warehouse Management System.
• Handle logistics accounts, picking, packing, inventory reporting, and stock checks as needed to meet SOP and customer quality requirements, including freight reworking or recouping.
• Complete weekly bond checks at applicable sites.
• Execute Dock-to-Stock procedures and regulations, maintain building perimeter security, and challenge anything or anyone untoward at applicable sites.
• Handle bonded import freight in the External Temporary Storage (ERTS) facility in accordance with regulations and break down inbound ULDs as required at applicable sites.

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.
• Flexible Time Off for U.S. salaried employees, with no accruals or caps.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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