Warehouse Associate

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services thrives on a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we give associates the chance to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers, and finish each day with a sense of accomplishment.

Pay in Joliet, IL:
Base pay $18.00 per hour based on skills and experience; 2nd Shift differential starting at $1.50. Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials. Immediate vacation upon hire, 8 holidays per calendar year, and personal time after 90 days.

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and medical reimbursement
• Medical employee‑only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution
• Weekly 401(k) match
• Vacation immediately upon hire
• 8 holidays per calendar year
• Personal time after 90 days
• EAP and identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company‑paid life insurance and short‑term disability

Warehouse Associates are responsible for handling loose freight, loading, unloading, sorting, staging, and transporting products into and out of a distribution center/warehouse. The role requires working cooperatively with other associates and producing results with little supervision while following company safety policies and procedures.

• Perform warehouse functions such as order picking.
• Load trucks, considering weight, size, and product characteristics.
• Use handheld scanners and equipment for warehouse management system compliance.
• Collaborate with other warehouse associates.
• Help keep the facility clean, neat, and orderly.
• Provide outstanding customer service by maintaining attention to detail and completing assigned work in a timely manner.
• Adhere to company or site‑specific safety policies and guidelines.
• Perform additional duties assigned by a supervisor.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screening and background check.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding duties in a warehouse environment, including non‑air‑conditioned or heated spaces where temperature fluctuates with the seasons.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a warehouse environment.
• Computer experience, such as order management systems (e.g., WMS).
• Helpful but not required:
  Experience with handheld scanners and warehouse equipment.

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.