W.W. Grainger

Distribution Center Associate

Posted on: 8 Mar 2021

Denver, CO

Job Description

Company Overview

Shift: Outbound 9:00 AM until Done. We currently have a $600 Hiring Bonus!!!

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.

Grainger offers competitive wages and benefits that start DAY 1, including:

* Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
* An Industry Leading 18 Days Vacation Time & 6 Paid Holidays
* 401(k) with a Generous Company Contribution
* Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
* Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
* Parental Leave
* Voluntary Term Life Insurance
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* PerkSpot National Employee Discount Program
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Starting wages is $17.17an hour

Powered Industrial Equipment Drivers earn an additional $1.00 per hour!!!

Eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $600!!!

Position Description

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The ideal candidate for this role has a passion for providing an effortless customer experience and takes seriously Graingers commitment to help customers (and global industry) keep their operations running and their people safe.

Tasks include:

* Receiving, storing and shipping product
* Meeting productivity, quality, safety, behavioral and attendance expectations
* Using established procedures, tools, equipment, and technologies to complete inbound and outbound processes within 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.
* Comply 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.
* Perform, as necessary, maintenance and upkeep duties help to maintain a clean, safe, organized work environment.
* Actively participate 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 (may frequently weigh up to 75 pounds)
* May be required to operate powered industrial equipment to pick and/or put away items in racks, which can be 34 feet tall and, at times, configured 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.

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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