MELROSE PARK, ILPosted 22 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from HD Supply

• Job overview

  The General Warehouse Associate at HD Supply supports multiple distribution center departments to ensure efficient inventory handling and order fulfillment.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves operating material handling equipment, picking and packing orders, verifying incoming products, staging and loading trucks, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring a safe and clean work environment.

• Experience and skills

  Requires 2-5 years of relevant experience, a HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and perform repetitive movements; specialized skills training or certification may be required.

• Work environment and culture

  The work environment includes exposure to temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes, emphasizing safety and cleanliness.

• Job location and travel

  The position is located in a distribution center with no travel required, involving physical work conditions.

Company overview

HD Supply is a leading industrial distributor in North America, specializing in providing a broad range of products and services to professional customers in the maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), infrastructure, and specialty construction sectors. The company generates revenue by supplying essential products such as electrical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment, along with value-added services like inventory management and procurement solutions. Founded in 1974, HD Supply has grown through strategic acquisitions and expansions, becoming a key player in the industrial distribution market.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to emphasize experience in warehouse operations, material handling equipment, and inventory control to align with HD Supply's General Warehouse Associate role.

• Highlight your ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, standing for extended periods, and repetitive movements, as well as your adherence to safety policies and procedures.

• Apply through multiple channels including HD Supply's corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for this position.

• Connect with current employees or hiring managers in HD Supply's distribution or warehouse divisions on LinkedIn; ice breakers could include asking about their experiences working in specific departments like shipping or receiving or inquiring about team culture and safety practices.

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