Warehouse Associate – Days

Grainger

Warehouse Associate safely completing various tasks at Grainger, ensuring quality and speed in operations. Working in a Minooka, IL distribution center and meeting operational standards.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeMinooka • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $22 - $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong attention to detail in warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while effectively operating material handling equipment. Capable of working in a physically demanding environment and collaborating within a team to meet productivity goals.

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Warehouse OperationsMaterial Handling Equipment OperationSafety ComplianceAttention to DetailTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

UnloadingSortingLabelingReplenishingAuditingPackingLifting Packages Up To 50 LbsOperating Warehouse VehiclesOperating Powered Industrial EquipmentCompliance With OSHA

Soft Skills

Ability To Receive FeedbackTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

Computerized Scanning Equipment

Industry Keywords

Hazardous Material RequirementsSafety StandardsProduct QualityDelivery Speed

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Safely complete inbound and/or outbound warehouse tasks with strong attention to detail.
For example, unloading, sorting, labeling, replenishing, auditing, and packing products.
Ensure products are shipped correctly to exceed customers' expectations for quality and delivery speed.
Meet safety, quality, productivity, behavior, attendance, and overtime requirements as needed.
Operate computerized scanning equipment and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with OSHA and Hazardous Material requirements.
Perform other tasks as directed by leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Comfort working on your feet with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and dust while working around moving equipment and elevated stations.
At least 18 years of age.
The physical requirements for this position include frequently lifting, pushing, and sliding packages that typically weigh up to 50 lbs., and may have to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
Ability to receive feedback and work well in a team environment.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
For PIE operators: ability to operate warehouse vehicles, material handling equipment and powered industrial equipment, including Crown, Pacer, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Barrett and Turret Truck.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment.
Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday.
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits.
Safety shoes provided (where applicable).