Warehouse Associate - Cherry Picker

Warehouse Associate - Cherry Picker 

Location: Joliet, IL
Schedule/Shift: Second Shift, Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM
Pay: $23.00 per hour
26-11582

Job Summary

The Warehouse Associate supports outbound shipping operations by accurately picking, verifying, packing, and staging parts for shipment. This role requires hands-on experience operating cherry picker or order picker equipment, including powered industrial lift trucks, in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The associate is responsible for maintaining order accuracy, following safety procedures, and meeting productivity and quality expectations.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate cherry picker and order picker equipment to retrieve parts and materials from designated warehouse locations.

• Pick customer orders accurately using pick lists, scanners, and established procedures.

• Verify part numbers, quantities, labels, and order details before shipment.

• Pack, prepare, and stage orders for outbound shipping according to handling and packaging procedures.

• Transport parts and materials safely using approved material-handling equipment.

• Inspect picked and packed orders for damage, discrepancies, and quality issues, and report concerns to the appropriate team member.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Follow warehouse safety policies, equipment operating procedures, and quality standards.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily shipping and productivity goals.

• Perform additional warehouse duties as needed to support outbound operations.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience in a warehouse, distribution center, or material-handling environment.

• Hands-on experience operating a cherry picker or order picker forklift.

• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment safely and responsibly.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to order accuracy and quality.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Dependable attendance and punctuality.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

• Ability to work at varying heights while operating approved elevated order-picking equipment.

• Ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, and perform repetitive picking, packing, and shipping tasks throughout the shift.

• Willingness to work mandatory overtime and weekend shifts when required by operational needs, once fully trained and meeting performance expectations.
  
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