Distribution Associate

Job Summary

We are a growing company, currently seeking hard-working, dependable individuals to join Grimco. Grimco is a national wholesale sign supply manufacturer and distributor that has been around for over 145 years with 50+ locations in the United States, 8 in Canada, and recent expansion into the United Kingdom. Warehouse Associates are critical members of our team, ensuring our warehouse procedures are carried out smoothly, efficiently, and safely. If you have a critical attention for detail and organization, this challenging position is right for you!

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Pick and pack orders of signs & sign supplies in preparation for shipping to customers.
• Load and unload delivery trucks by hand as well as a forklift.
• Ship and receive orders, utilizing RF scanners and Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Maintain clear and accurate records on all inventory.
• Accurately measure and cut custom size product pieces for customers using panel saw and/or roll slitter.
• Examine workplace conditions daily to ensure they conform to applicable OSHA standards and Grimco’s Warehouse Safety Checklist
• Assist couriers and delivery drivers’ load vehicle, verify load for accuracy, and work to maximize delivery efficiency.
• Maintain equipment, trucks, and warehouse (e.g., cleaning/sweeping warehouse, maintenance, special projects).

• Motivate by example - partner with warehouse employees to perform daily activities, and continuously improve performance. Teamwork is key!

Immediate opening. Full-Time Employment Status. This position requires an 8-hour workday, Monday – Friday (day shift). Additional hours and/or days based on demand. Hours are not flexible – schedule is set.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-10 years of recent warehouse experience.

• Knowledge of WMS, printing ticket orders, MS Office Suite, email, internet navigation.
• Be willing to complete a criminal background check.
• Strong work ethic – dedicated to getting the job done.
• Interest in growing with Grimco – potential overtime hours, and supervisory duties in the future.

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to lift, push, pull and carry tools and warehouse materials weighing 50+ pounds on a frequent basis.
• Requires prolonged standing or walking and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching daily.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders to pick or put away products.
• Requires a full range of physical motion to operate manual and electrically powered tools and machines (i.e., forklift).

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Employee is eligible to sign up for insurance policies (Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness)
• High potential for growth
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual (vacation/PTO payout available)
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Eligible for Employee Recognition Prizes
• Employee Referral Benefits

About Grimco

Grimco is a national wholesale sign supply manufacturer and distributor with over 50 locations across North America. We focus on distributing quality products and providing excellent service to the sign industry. Our offering of sign supplies includes traffic signs, blanks, substrates, boards, digital print media, wrap films, sign vinyl, application tape, banner material and supplies, sign frames, banner stands, LEDs and electrical accessories, grand format solvent/UV/latex printers, inks, software and more.

Why Work at Grimco?

• We’re excited to be in business for over 145 years! We are a growing company that continues to evolve in our industry.
• We foster employee development that is focused on tailoring employees career paths based on their talents, strengths, and interests.
• We promote from within – our strong performers become our strong leaders.
• We have a fantastic team throughout North America and are proud of our reputation of being the most informed and educated supplier in the industry.
• Our executives and managers are extremely accessible and work on the front lines of our business!

Learn more about us at https://www.grimco.com/Info/About

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bolingbrook, IL 60440: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 5 years (Required)
• Forklift: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location