About this role
<p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#b22222"><strong>Work Location Type:</strong></span>Onsite</span></span> <span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#b22222"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>About Grainger:</strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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,<a href="http://Zoro.com"> Zoro.com</a> offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and<a href="http://MonotaRO.com"> MonotaRO.com </a>offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit<a href="http://www.grainger.com"> www.grainger.com</a>. </span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#b22222"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Compensation:</strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This position is hourly. Pay starts at $21.75/hour with three raises in 12 months bringing your pay to $22.95/hour.</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">+ $1/hour for powered industrial equipment (PIE) operators** </span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color:#b22222"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Rewards and Benefits:</strong></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Safety shoes provided (where applicable).</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire">https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire</a></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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. </span></span></p><div style="border:1.0px solid transparent;padding:10.0px 0.0px"> <div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"> <h2 style="font-size:1.0em"><span style="color:#a52a2a"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><b>Why Join Our Team?</b></span></span></span></h2> </div> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="color:black">We’re hiring Warehouse Associates across multiple shifts with full-time positions available! You’ll report to a DC Supervisor or Process Manager and have regular interaction with other team members. </span><br> <span style="color:black">Join our team at </span>701 Grainger Way, Minooka, IL 60447</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#a52a2a"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><b>Shifts</b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px">Day shift: Mon-Fri 7:30am, 8:00am or 9:00am start time</span></span></li> </ul> </div> <div style="border:1.0px solid transparent;padding:10.0px 0.0px"> <div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"> <h2 style="font-size:1.0em"><span style="color:#a52a2a"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><b>You Will</b></span></span></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="color:black">Safely complete inbound and/or outbound warehouse tasks with strong attention to detail. For example, unloading, sorting, labeling, replenishing, auditing, and packing products</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="color:black">Ensure products are shipped correctly to exceed customers' expectations for quality and delivery speed</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="color:black">Meet safety, quality, productivity, behavior, attendance, and overtime requirements as needed</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="color:black">Operate computerized scanning equipment and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with OSHA and Hazardous Material requirements</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="color:black">Perform other tasks as directed by leadership</span></span></span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div style="border:1.0px solid transparent;padding:10.0px 0.0px"> <div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"> <h2 style="font-size:1.0em"><span style="color:#a52a2a"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><b>You Have</b></span></span></span></h2> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="color:black">Comfort working on your feet with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and dust while working around moving equipment and elevated stations</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="color:black">At least 18 years of age</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px">The physical requirements for this position include frequently lifting, pushing, and sliding packages that typically weigh up to 50 lbs., and may have to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.</span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="color:black">Ability to receive feedback and work well in a team environment</span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="color:black">Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check </span></span></span></p> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="color:black">**For PIE operators: ability to operate warehouse vehicles, material handling equipment and powered industrial equipment, including Crown, Pacer, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Barrett and Turret Truck</span></span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#a52a2a"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><b style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px">Preferred Qualifications</b></span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <div style="border:1.0px solid transparent;padding:10.0px 0.0px"> <div> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="color:black">Previous warehouse, retail, or customer service experience in fast-paced environments</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="color:black">Great attention to detail, quality, and safety</span></span></span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <p><em><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></span></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></span></em></p>