W.W. Grainger

Distribution Center Associate - 1st and 2nd Shifts - Up to $19.02/hr - SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $600

Posted on: 2 Feb 2021

Minooka, IL

Job Description

WHY WORK AT GRAINGER

** SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $600**

We hear it a lot... from customers, suppliers, non-profit organizations, team members, even strangers: Grainger's a great company. We like to think that's because WE TREAT PEOPLE WELLwith respect inside and outside the company. At the heart of it, we are a relationship business. We know that only by acting with integrity, working as a team and doing more than what's expected, we will be an even better company tomorrow.

Benefits:

* Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance on your first day - Day 1!
* Generous Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement Plan!
* Parental Leave; Paid Time off; Employee discounts, holiday and overtime pay; Employee Stock Purchase Program, Employee recognition events and many more!

Shift Start Times:

1st shift:

9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 9:45 AM, 12:30 PM to (close) Monday Friday (one off day during the week)

2nd shift:

7:00PM-5:30AM Sunday-Wednesday or Monday-Thursday

8:00 PM-6:30 AM Sunday-Wednesday or Monday-Thursday

Hourly Pay Rate:

1st shift: $17.02 plus $1.00 for select power industrial equipment (Forklift) drivers

2nd shift: $17.02 plus $1.00 shift differential plus $1.00 for select power industrial equipment (Forklift) drivers.

Company Overview

Grainger is a broad line, business-to-business distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supplies and other related products and services. More than 3.2 million businesses and institutions worldwide rely on Grainger for products such as safety gloves, ladders, motors and janitorial supplies, along with services like inventory management and technical support. These customers represent a broad collection of industries including commercial, government, healthcare and manufacturing. They place orders online, on mobile devices, through sales representatives, over the phone and at local branches. Approximately 5,000 suppliers provide Grainger with more than 1.6 million products stocked in Graingers distribution centers and branches worldwide.

Position Description

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Primary Function:

Performs tasks associated with the receipt, storage, and shipment of product while meeting productivity, quality, safety, behavioral and attendance expectations. Effectively and efficiently uses established procedures, tools, equipment, and technologies to complete transactions related to inbound and outbound processes with a distribution center

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

* Safely perform assigned warehouse functions utilizing established processes, procedures and tools while meeting performance expectations for productivity, quality, safety and attendance.
* Functions may include, but are not limited to unloading, put-away, sorting, labeling, picking, packing, replenishing, auditing, shipping, making boxes, etc.
* Complies with Grainger policies, guidelines and procedures as well as state and federal regulations, OSHA and Hazardous Material requirements in the storage, handling and movement of product.
* Performs necessary housekeeping duties in order to maintain a clean, safe, organized work environment.
* Actively participates in process improvements by utilizing Graingers quality system.

Essential Functions and Requirements:

* Must be able to tolerate an environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust and work around moving equipment.
* Able to meet productivity, quality, safety, and attendance requirements, including overtime as required.
* Able to continuously lift, slide and lower packages up to 50 pounds and may frequently weigh up to 75 pounds
* May be required to operate powered industrial equipment to pick and/or putaway items in our racks, which can be approximately 34 feet tall, and at times in narrow aisles.
* Must be able to work at various elevated stations throughout the DC.
* Able to operate computerized scanning equipment.
* Able to work in a team environment.

Position Requirements:

Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. High school seniors permitted.

Work Environment: This position reports directly to a Distribution Center Supervisor and/or Process Manager, and has regular interaction with other associates.

Impact: The efficiency and effectiveness of this position directly impacts customer satisfaction and profitability. Position must operate in compliance with OSHA and Hazardous Materials guidelines.

Differential: Operates select power industrial equipment (PIE) in a bulk aisle for 50% or more of their shift in a Distribution Center or 75% or more of their shift in a Market Distribution Center.

EEOC Statement

Grainger is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

W.W. Grainger

Lake Forest, IL

W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services in the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, Mexico, and internationally. The company provides material handling equipment, safety and security supplies, lighting and electrical products, power and hand tools, pumps and plumbing supplies, cleaning and maintenance supplies, and metalworking tools, as well as gloves, ladders, motors, and janitorial supplies. It also offers inventory management and technical support services.

The company provides its products through branches, sales and service representatives, contact centers, distribution centers, and catalogs, as well as through e-commerce platform. It serves small and mid-sized businesses, large corporations, government entities, and other institutions. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is based in Lake Forest, Illinois.

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