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Union Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift

Ferguson · Addison, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience running a stand-up forklift or order selector.

What they are checking: Whether they can safely operate the equipment named in the posting.

What does working in a union workplace mean to you?

What they are checking: Whether they understand working within a contract and its rules alongside coworkers and supervisors.

Tell me about a time you had to keep up with a heavy workload without cutting corners.

What they are checking: Whether they can keep accuracy and safety when the pace picks up.

What would you do

This is third shift, 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. How do you stay alert and safe working overnight?

What they are checking: Whether they have realistic habits for night work, which affects safety around forklifts.

You notice a damaged item while picking an order. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop damaged product from reaching a customer and report it properly.

A coworker is using the forklift in an unsafe way. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they will raise safety concerns even with peers.

About the work

Walk me through how you pick an order with an RF scanner.

What they are checking: Whether they use the scanner to stay accurate rather than working around it.

How do you wrap and secure a pallet so it does not shift in a truck?

What they are checking: Whether they know practical load-building that protects product and drivers.

What safety checks do you do before starting your shift on equipment?

What they are checking: Whether pre-shift inspections are a habit, since safe operation is the first duty listed.

How do you receive and stock product so it is easy to find later?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that putaway accuracy drives picking speed for the whole team.

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The full job description

As published by Ferguson.

Job Description: Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in. Ferguson is currently seeking a Union Warehouse Associate to join our team! Schedule: 2nd Shift - Monday through Friday from 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm The pay rate for this role is $21/hour Responsibilities: • Safely operate a stand-up forklift (order selector/cherry picker) to pull and prepare outbound customer orders. • Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages. • Use technology like RF devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders. • Accurately and timely receive, verify, stage and stock all incoming material. • Clean the workspace as you go and participate with the team in keeping our facility clean, safe, and accident free. Qualifications: • High school diploma/GED or equivalent education. • 1-3 years warehouse experience in shipping, receiving, delivery, or inventory management is preferred. • High attention to detail. • Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment. • Positive demeanor, dependability, and strong work ethic. • Self-starter with ability to learn our systems quickly. • Ability to lift items that weigh up to 50lbs regularly. • Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures. • Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices. *Pre-employment drug and background screening required* We are dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families. We offer competitive health insurance, paid time off, and more! - Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements. - The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information

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