Build Center Specialist

Date: Jul 16, 2026

Location: MORTON GROVE, IL, US, 60053-2650

Company: Grainger Businesses

 Work Location Type: Onsite    

Req Number 332365

About Grainger

 

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion.  For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

 

Compensation

This position is hourly. The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $20.34  and  $30.48  

 

Rewards and Benefits:

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
  • 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, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
  • Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

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

 

Grainger Benefits

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation.  The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.  

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. 

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.  

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future.  Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

 

Position Details
The Build Center Specialist performs standardized technical and warehouse operations to build, configure, test, and prepare KeepStock devices and related hardware for customer deployment. The role supports Device Supply Chain operations by configuring equipment, stocking inventory, completing inbound and outbound warehouse activities, and ensuring devices meet established quality and operational standards. Working under general supervision, the position follows defined procedures while exercising judgment to identify and resolve routine hardware, inventory, and configuration issues.


You Will

•    Build and configure KeepStock hardware devices and related components according to customer specifications, documented work instructions, and established quality standards to ensure devices are deployment ready.
•    Prepare vending machines and related equipment by stocking inventory, installing required components, and verifying configuration requirements to support customer implementation schedules.
•    Complete hardware configuration checklists and functional testing to verify installed hardware, software, connectivity, and system performance prior to shipment.
•    Perform inbound and outbound warehouse activities and inventory movement, while maintaining inventory accuracy and following established operating procedures.
•    Maintain inventory locations by organizing, storing, and replenishing hardware, spare parts, and components to support efficient warehouse operations and device production workflows.
•    Follow OSHA, hazardous material, and warehouse safety requirements by maintaining a clean, organized work environment, operating equipment safely, and identifying conditions requiring corrective action.


You Have

•    High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required
•    2+ years experience performing standardized technical, operational, safety, or hardware support work required
•    Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control practices, hardware assembly, equipment configuration, or maintenance activities within a distribution or manufacturing environment.
•    Knowledge of technical assembly processes, quality verification procedures, safety standards, and the use of standardized work instructions to complete operational tasks accurately.
•    Experience performing physical warehouse work, including lifting, moving, staging, and handling materials while working safely around powered industrial equipment and varying environmental conditions.
•    Experience using attention to detail to complete hardware configuration, inventory transactions, inspections, and documentation accurately while meeting productivity and quality expectations.

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.