Warehouse Associates; 1st & 2nd shift

Job Description

Warehouse Associate (1st & 2nd shift)

Location:Elwood, IL

Pay Rate:$17-$18 per hour

Schedule:

1st shift:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

2nd shift:
Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

*** plus OT as needed. MUST be available for 10 hour shifts as needed

Job Description: Pride Staff is seeking motivated Warehouse Associates for immediate 1st and 2nd shift openings in Elwood.

Key Responsibilities

• Sorting & Picking: Accurately pick products using order sheets or RF scanners, and sort items efficiently into designated bins or staging areas.
• Heavy Lifting & Material Handling: Safely lift, stack, and move products weighing up to 50 lbs manually throughout the shift.
• Quality Control: Visually inspect products and packaging during the picking process to ensure there are no defects or damages before staging.
• Palletizing & Staging: Stack sorted products onto pallets securely, wrapping them as needed, and prep them for inventory placement or shipment.
• Inventory Accuracy: Help maintain accurate inventory counts by reporting any discrepancies, missing items, or low stock to the supervisor.
• Warehouse Maintenance: Keep work zones, aisles, and packing areas clean, organized, and free of debris (breaking down boxes, sweeping) to maintain a safe working environment.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be able to comfortably and repetitively lift up to 50 lbs
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• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach continuously for an 8-hour shift.
• Prior experience with RF scanners or basic warehouse picking is a plus, but not required.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Positive attitude and willingness to work hard

Strict Dress Code Policy

For safety and operational standards, all candidates must adhere to the following dress code:

• Footwear: Steel-toe shoes are strictly required.
• Tops: No sweaters and no hoodies (nothing with a hood).
• Bottoms: Shorts are permitted, but they must be knee-length and made of denim/jean material only.

• Competitive Pay: Steady weekly pay
• Overtime available: Plenty of overtime opportunities including 10 hour shifts and weekends
• Career Foot-in-the-Door: A great opportunity to prove your work ethic and secure a long-term, permanent role in another department
• Fast Hiring Process: Pride Staff will work quickly to get you onboarded and starting right away

Pride Staff can offer you a wide-range of rewarding career options. Whether you prefer the freedom and variety of temporary work or the challenge of a full-time position, Pride Staff can help you find the job that best matches your skills and interests. With offices throughout the country, Pride Staff gives you the inside track to great jobs with more than 3,000 employers.

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