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Distribution Center Associate II

FleetPride · Elgin, IL · $15.00–$25.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your two years of experience in shipping, receiving or inventory control.

What they are checking: Whether their background matches the hands-on warehouse work this role needs from day one.

Tell me about a time you worked hard to meet a shipping deadline.

What they are checking: Whether they can keep up the pace when trucks need to leave on time.

How do you keep your work area clean and safe?

What they are checking: Whether they follow housekeeping and safety rules that prevent injuries around heavy equipment.

What would you do

How do you decide which orders to pick first when several are waiting?

What they are checking: Whether they follow the assigned priority so urgent branch and customer orders ship on time.

You are putting away stock and find the bin already full of a different part. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect inventory accuracy rather than forcing parts into the wrong place.

You notice a part on the shelf looks damaged. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they inspect stock and report defects so bad parts do not go out to customers.

About the work

What forklift and reach truck experience do you have, and how do you operate them safely?

What they are checking: Whether they can run equipment safely in a busy distribution center with people nearby.

Walk me through how you pick an order by part number and quantity from a picking ticket.

What they are checking: Whether they are careful with part numbers, since shipping the wrong part delays a branch or customer.

How do you weigh and label products correctly?

What they are checking: Whether they record weight and data accurately, since mistakes cause shipping and billing problems.

This job means lifting heavy parts regularly. How do you take care of your body doing that work?

What they are checking: Whether they use safe lifting habits and equipment instead of risking injury on heavy items.

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The full job description

As published by FleetPride.

FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. with some of the best and brightest people in the business! Partner with the best in the heavy-duty industry and apply today! Provide support to the FleetPride Branches in expediting parts for delivery to all branches of the company as well as customers. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Pull and organize branch and customer orders for delivery from warehouse by part number and quantity as directed by picking ticket in priority assigned. • Manually, load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms or lifting devices. • Stock and maintain inventory items in designated warehouse storage areas. • Weigh materials or products and record weight and other production data on tags and labels. • Clean and maintain supplies, tools and equipment and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors. EDUCATION & TRAINING • High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE • Minimum of 2 year experience in shipping, receiving, shipment auditing, inventory control and stock replenishment • Forklift and Reach truck experience SKILLS & ABILITIES • Handling of normal stock will include lifting or carrying parts in excess of 60 lbs. up to 15% of the time. Majority of lifting and carrying will involve parts between 5 and 60 lbs. WORKING CONDITIONS WORK ENVIRONMENT • Inside/Outside conditions, Varied Temperature Changes – Not climate controlled environment, Minimal Chemical Hazards, Vibration, Dust, Equipment Noise EQUIPMENT • OSHA approved steel-toed safety shoes required from the first day on the job. PAY STATEMENT The annualized pay ranges vary based on work location. The salary range for this position is $15.00 – $25.00 per (hour/year), based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Benefits: In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for benefits such as health insurance, dental, vision, 401k, life and AD&D, paid time off, holidays. FleetPride is the leader in the industry comprised of retail, service, distribution and wholesale divisions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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