Material Handler - Warehouse at Grainger

Work Location Type: Onsite

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a 2024 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

Why Join Our Team?

We’re hiring Distribution Center Associates across multiple shifts with full-time positions available!
Join our team at 8211 Bavaria Drive East, Macedonia, Ohio 44056.

Shifts, Pay, and Benefits:

• Full Time Night Shift:   Sunday through Wednesday or Monday through Thursday (4-ten hour shifts),  7:30 pm or 9:00 pm start times
• Pay starting at $19.40/hour with three raises in 12 months bringing your pay to $20.60/hour
  • + $1/hour for night shift roles
  • + $1/hour for powered industrial equipment (PIE) operators**
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts day one
• 18 paid time off days and 6 company holidays per year
• 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period
• Employee discounts, parental leave, and more
• Safety shoes provided

You Will

• Report to a DC Supervisor or Process Manager and have regular interaction with other team members.
• 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

You Have

• Comfort 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 continuously lift, slide and lower packages up to 50 pounds and may frequently weigh up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to work at various elevated stations throughout the DC. 
• Able to operate computerized scanning equipment. 
• Able to meet productivity, quality, safety, and attendance requirements, including overtime as required. 
• **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

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, retail, or customer service experience in fast-paced environments
• Great attention to detail, quality, and safety

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible 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.  With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.