Warehouse Associate

Work Location Type: On-Site

About Grainger:

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, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.  

Compensation:

This position is hourly.  Pay starts at $18.50/hour   [with three raises in 12 months bringing your pay to $19.70/hour]

• + $1/hour for powered industrial equipment (PIE) operators** 
• $1/hour for working overnight shift

Rewards and Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment.
• Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 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).

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:

https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire

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.  

You Will 

Job Responsibilities 

• Safely complete inbound and/or outbound warehouse tasks, e.g. unloading, sorting, labeling, replenishing, auditing, and packing, with strong attention to detail 

• Ensure products are packed and shipped correctly to exceed customers' expectations for quality and delivery speed 

• Meet safety, quality, productivity, behavior, attendance, and overtime requirements as needed 

• Operate computerized scanning equipment and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with OSHA and Hazardous Material requirements 

• Perform other tasks as directed by the leadership team 

• Able to work in a team environment. 

You Have 

Job Requirements 

• Comfortable working on your feet with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and dust while working around moving equipment and elevated stations 

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 18 years of age 

• Able to frequently lift, slide and lower packages up to 75 pounds 

• Able to receive feedback and work well in a team environment 

• **For PIE operators: operate warehouse vehicles, material handling equipment and powered industrial equipment, including Crown, Pacer, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Barrett and Turret Truck 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous warehouse, retail, or customer service experience in fast-paced environments 

• Great attention to detail, quality, and safety 

Who We Are 

Grainger exists to keep the world working. We are North America’s leading B2B distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating supplies and related services. Our wide product assortment, deep industry expertise, innovative technology solutions and unparalleled customer service keep customers’ operations running and their people safe. 

At Grainger, we offer flexible schedules, weekends off, and benefits beginning day one. We do what’s right and provide the support you need to learn and grow. We celebrate each other and support the communities we live in. This is the way we keep the world working. 

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.