Warehouse Associate - Portland

Work Location Type

6335 N Basin Ave, Portland, OR 97217

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models.

In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenances, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment,  offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and  offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit

This position is Part Time hourly, and the starting pay rate is $23.00 an hour with $2.00 Shift Differential (applies to all shifts).

Part Time (20 hours minimum per week).

• Days Monday-Friday (start times vary).

• PTO for Part Time employees is 9 days accrued and pro-rated and 6 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts at 90 days of employment
• Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday.
• 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).

The rate of pay provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The rate reflects the expected base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

The Branch Warehouse Associate performs warehouse responsibilities to support inventory integrity, order processing – picking, packing, staging, and shipping, and general maintenance and housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe and clean work environment. You will report to the Branch Manager.

• Receive product on DC Trailer and put away to maximize cube space.
• Receive product from Branch Transfers (UPS, and other Carriers) to fulfill customer orders.
• Receive product on Hub Truck (Same Day Pickup) and process customer backorders and branch stock replenishment to have product available for sale.
• Pick and Stage Will Call Orders to achieve company Will Call Ready Rate and Customer expectations.
• Pick and Prepare shipping Orders to meet shipping cutoff times and process according to all regulatory standards.
• Process Returns following BBX guidelines, referencing original documents, product disposition, and obtaining all necessary signatures.
• Prepare all Hazmat Orders and Next Day Air shipments observing all Dept of Transportation and Company Requirements.
• Support team in the store to service customers. Replenish and maintain Showroom stock to create an appealing well stocked environment for customers.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the leadership team.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Warehouse / Material Handling Experience
• Operate Power Equipment including forklifts
• Operate Computerized scanning equipment and PC based programs
• Comfortable working on your feet with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and dust while working around moving equipment and elevated stations
• Frequently lift, slide and lower packages up to 50 pounds; packages on occasion can weigh up to 75 lbs. PIE operators are required to handle items up to 100 pounds.
• Receive feedback and work well in a team environment

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.