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Warehouse Associate II

J.B. Hunt · Franklin Park, IL · $17.90–$22.35 an hour · Full time

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

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About your past

Tell me about a time you noticed something unsafe in a warehouse and what you did.

What they are checking: Whether they act on hazards instead of assuming someone else will.

How do you stay accurate when the shift is busy and you're under time pressure?

What they are checking: Whether they keep quality up when the pace picks up.

What would you do

The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Does that work for you long term?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to the set shift and still be flexible when the posting asks.

During a cycle count, your number doesn't match the system. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recount and report the difference instead of just changing the number.

A coworker skips the wheel chocks to save time. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they will speak up about safety controls even with a peer.

About the work

What lifting equipment have you used, like forklifts or pallet jacks?

What they are checking: Whether they can safely move loaded pallets and skids, which is central to the job.

How do you make sure a shipment and its packing slip match before it goes out?

What they are checking: Whether they check orders carefully so customers get exactly what they paid for.

Why do you think rules like locking dock doors and using wheel chocks matter?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that these controls prevent theft and trucks pulling away during loading.

What inventory or billing systems have you used to process orders and returns?

What they are checking: Whether they are comfortable entering transactions correctly in a system.

How do you secure a load so it doesn't shift during transport?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to stack, wrap and strap goods to avoid damage.

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The full job description

As published by J.B. Hunt.

Job Title: Warehouse Associate II Department: Operations Country: United States of America State/Province: Illinois City: Franklin Park Full/Part Time: Full time Job Summary: Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of secure inventory storage and control of materials and into/out of the warehouse. Performs duties associated with storage, shipping, receiving, and physical counts of the assets to verify integrity. This position will operate equipment to assist with the movement of goods within the warehouse. The incumbent must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility in scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts, and weekend shifts. Job Description: Schedule: • Sunday - Thursday 2:00pm - 10:30pm ​ Key Responsibilities: • Prepare goods and materials to be shipped along with their corresponding packing slips; perform basic inventory maintenance • Use lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas • Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures (e.g. dock doors are locked, wheel chocks utilization) • Process material stock requests, orders, and returns using inventory and billing systems necessary for installation • Operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE), such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and handcarts, to load and unload vehicles; Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material within and outside designated areas • Handle defective, discontinued, or recalled goods; destroy returned goods as appropriate • Perform check-ins and check-outs; verify order completeness and inspect for damage • Review the daily processing of goods received as returns and the return of goods to vendors; ensure the timely and accurate processing of all returns • Receive, issue, and store supplies and equipment; process customer turn-ins; inspect, verify, and count supplies and equipment for accuracy, overall condition, and accountability Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: • 18+ years of age with up to 1 year of experience in a warehouse setting and/or military equivalent experience • Ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed P re ferred Qualifications: • High School Diploma/GED with 2-3 years of experience • Certified to drive a forklift • OSHA knowledge • Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 100 pounds) • Ability to wear appropriate work attire (bump cap, footwear, gloves, safety vests) • Willingness to work flexible workdays and hours • Ability to multitask The expected starting pay range for this position is between $17.90 - $22.35 per hour. This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship. Compensation: Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time. Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually. Education: GED, High School Work Experience: Distribution/Material Handling Job Opening ID: 00627774 Warehouse Associate II (Open) “This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.” J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

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