Warehouse Associate

AutoZone hiring for Warehouse Associate jobs in Potomac, IL, US

Warehouse Associate - Join our Energetic Team at AutoZone!

Are you looking for a fast-paced, physical job that keeps you on your toes? Join our team at AutoZone, where you'll be a part of an energizing culture rooted in people and committed to delivering WOW! customer service. Our warehouse associates play a crucial role in our operations, working in various areas such as order selecting, picking, packing, quality assurance, and shipping orders to our 6000 stores.

Compensation Range:  $19.00 per hour with shift differentials with step progression to $23.00.

Responsibilities:
-Perform various warehouse duties including receiving, stocking, picking, packing, and shipping of products
- Operate warehouse equipment safely such as forklift, reach lift, rider pallet jack, stock picker.  No experience required - we provide training onsite for power industrial equipment!
- Fabricate and build crates for shipping purposes
- Load and unload trucks using proper lifting techniques for heavy items
- Maintain inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies
- Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area

Qualifications:
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems, such as Voxware
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment and machinery safely and efficiently
- Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate order fulfillment and inventory management
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical tasks safely 
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members and follow instructions

Benefits:
AutoZone cares about people. That’s why AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefit guidance designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Some of these benefits include:

Competitive pay and paid time off
Unrivaled company culture
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options  
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
Exclusive Discounts and Perks, including AutoZone Instore discount
401(k) with Company match and Stock Purchase Plan
AutoZoners Living Well Program for mental and physical health
Opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement  
Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for Autozoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at careers.autozone.com.

Physical Requirements:
-Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. while using proper lifting techniques
-Constant standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
-Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus
-Ability to hear safety horns, PIE horns, pre-shift announcements/safety messages, pages, and Vox ware picking with a headset
-Ability to work in a Safety Sensitive environment, including navigating moving conveyors, heights, and always maintaining awareness of surroundings with quick reaction time to hazardous conditions

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

An ONLINE APPLICATION is REQUIRED. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources

Please note:  We continuously accept applications for this position. Our hiring managers frequently review submissions and will contact you if we think you are a good fit for our team.

Join the AutoZone team and put your career into overdrive with an essential employer who prioritizes employee safety. We are a veteran and military family-friendly employer, and we encourage candidates with military experience to apply.

AutoZone is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment drug screening.