Order Picker Forklift Associate

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. 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 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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE (YOU HAVE):

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of work experience in a fast-paced and physically active job.
• Experience with industrial machines, like order picker, forklift, pallet jack, etc.
• Ability to speak and understand written and spoken English.
• Comfort working on your feet with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and dust while working on or around moving equipment and elevated stations.
• You’ll need to frequently lift, push, and slide packages that typically weigh up to 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder heights.
• Pass a pre-employment background check.

• The role lives and demonstrates the Grainger Principles: Starting with the Customer, Embrace Curiosity, Act with Intent, Compete with Urgency, Win as One Team, Invest in our Success and Do the Right Thing.
• Safely and accurately complete warehouse tasks, including loading and unloading trucks, sorting, labeling, putaway, replenishing, auditing, picking and packing products using industrial machines.
• Operate wrist-worn or hand-held scanning equipment to accurately fulfill customer orders for shipping.
• Resolve exceptions in order fulfillment due to stock discrepancies, order processing errors, damaged products, carrier changes, etc.
• Follow lock out and tag out procedures for powered industrial equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with OSHA and hazardous material requirements.
• Work collaboratively and assist other teams to meet safety, quality, productivity, behaviour, attendance, and overtime requirements.
• Perform other tasks as directed by leadership, including all functions of a DCA I and DCA II.