Warehouse Associate

Workory Talent is recruiting a dependable, hands-on Warehouse Associate for a well-established Industrial Safety products company in the Glenview area.

This is more than a standard picking-and-packing position. You will begin with shipping, receiving, inventory and general warehouse responsibilities. Following company-provided training, you will also learn how to inspect and test specialized safety products.

The company is looking for someone who wants to prove themselves, develop valuable new skills and earn the opportunity to become a permanent member of their team.

About the Company

Our partner is an established supplier of industrial safety products and personal protective equipment that has been serving customers for nearly 100 years.

Their Glenview area operation includes one of the country’s largest independent facilities for testing and recertifying insulating safety products. Employees play a direct role in ensuring that essential protective equipment meets the appropriate quality and safety standards before returning to the field.

What You’ll Do

• Receive, count, weigh and process incoming materials
• Pick, pack and prepare customer orders for shipment
• Inspect incoming and outgoing products for accuracy
• Assist with shipping, receiving and inventory control
• Follow established warehouse, quality and safety procedures
• Learn how to inspect and test rubber insulating safety products
• Cross-train across warehouse, production and testing functions
• Help identify opportunities to improve processes
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area
• Support other operational responsibilities as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Two to five years of warehouse, distribution or production experience preferred
• Shipping, receiving or inventory-control experience
• Strong attention to detail and pride in accurate work
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Organized work habits and personal initiative
• Basic math and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• High school diploma or GED
• Forklift certification preferred but not required
• Flexibility to work additional hours, weekends or alternate shifts when requested

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role can be the starting point for more than a traditional warehouse career. You will gain exposure to shipping, receiving, inventory control, product inspection and specialized test-lab operations.

Employees who demonstrate reliability, accuracy, initiative and a willingness to learn may be considered for additional responsibilities and future opportunities such as:

• Product Testing Associate
• Quality Control Associate
• Customer Service Representative
• Inside Sales Representative
• Outside Sales Representative
• Operations Manager

Specific advancement opportunities depend on individual performance, qualifications, company needs and position availability.

How Workory Talent Supports You

Workory Talent specializes in connecting dependable people with career opportunities in distribution and manufacturing.

You will begin this position as a W-2 employee of Workory Talent while working full-time at our client’s facility. During this introductory period, Workory Talent will coordinate your onboarding and payroll, remain available to answer questions and support you throughout the assignment.

This is a contract-to-hire position. Our client is hiring with the intention of bringing the right person onto its permanent team after they demonstrate reliable attendance, strong performance and a good overall fit.

Permanent employment is not automatic and remains subject to job performance, attendance, workplace conduct, business needs and the client’s final approval.

Following Permanent Hire

Eligible employees who are hired permanently by the client may have access to benefits that include:

• Paid vacation
• Personal and sick days
• Medical and dental insurance options
• 401(k)
• Flexible benefits program

Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements, employee contributions and waiting periods.

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person