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Warehouse Team Member I

Interstate Batteries · Country Club Hills, IL · Full time

Posted Jul 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to be both fast and accurate on a warehouse job. How did you keep both up?

What they are checking: Whether they can hold accuracy steady under time pressure, since picking errors cost more than slow picks.

How do you keep your work area clean and safe during a busy day?

What they are checking: Whether housekeeping is a habit for them, which prevents trips, forklift accidents and damaged product.

Describe a time you helped a teammate who was behind on their work.

What they are checking: Whether they pitch in across tasks, since this role covers receiving, picking, shipping and general duties.

What would you do

You find a battery that is cracked or leaking on a pallet you are about to ship. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop, contain it safely and report it rather than shipping or ignoring a hazard.

Your count in the system does not match what is on the shelf. How would you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they report and help resolve discrepancies instead of quietly adjusting numbers.

About the work

Tell me about your experience with RF scanners and a warehouse management system. What happens if you skip a scan?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that a missed scan creates inventory errors that someone else has to chase down later.

Batteries are heavy and contain acid. What safety habits would you bring to loading, unloading and restocking them?

What they are checking: Whether they think about lifting, protective gear and spill handling before they are told.

Which forklifts and pallet jacks have you operated, and how do you check one before using it?

What they are checking: Whether they do a real pre-use inspection rather than jumping on and driving.

What does it mean to charge, clean, date and rewrap a rotation, and why would a battery company care about that?

What they are checking: Whether they see that aging stock loses charge and dating keeps customers from getting a weak battery.

Part of this job is keeping warehouse reports and claims accurate. Why does that paperwork matter?

What they are checking: Whether they connect careful records to warranty claims, credits and inventory the business depends on.

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The full job description

As published by Interstate Batteries.

Our mission is to be a trusted workplace for team members to be their whole selves at work. A company that people love and positively impacts the lives of all whom we touch. be your best self At Interstate Batteries, you have the chance to be excellent at work and excellent at life. We know that professional success depends on personal wellbeing. That's why we want to enrich your life with the tools and services you need to succeed in every area of your life. Join us! Purpose of Job: The Warehouse Team Member I has the ability to accurately and efficiently complete assigned distribution center tasks using a variety of equipment including RF barcode scanning devices, material handling equipment - electric and manual pallet jacks, stand-up and sit-down forklifts, WMS applications, and other shipping applications. Job Components: • Accurately process system and manual transactions (receiving, transfer, pick, pack, ship) • Load and unload batteries • Restock batteries • Charge, clean, date and rewrap rotations • Charge, test, clean, and date adjustment batteries • Maintain a safe and clean warehouse environment • Accurately maintain warehouse reporting and claims • Operate a forklift and maintain a current certification • Properly tag pallets (for transfer, pick, pack, ship) • General warehousing duties (such as restocking shelves and housekeeping of assigned areas) • Ability to multi-task and/or quickly transition from one function/task to the next function/task • Other warehouse duties as assigned by warehouse distributor management Qualifications: • High school graduate • Written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills • No experience required. Experience in warehouse operations preferred - including RF/HH equipment, forklift, electric pallet jack and stretch-wrap machine preferably in warehouse environment • Working knowledge of computers or ability to learn applicable systems required • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail • Sense of urgency and well organized Scope Data: • Interacts professionally within the warehouse distributor team • Interacts professionally with all other departments and team members • Accountable for individual accuracy and commitment to learning from mistakes • Operate with integrity and demonstrate a positive attitude Work Environment: • Be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs, without assistance and occasionally lifting up to 75lbs • Consistent walking or walking during shift • Repetitive taping of boxes • Overtime required as deemed necessary • Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required • Exposed to battery warehouse conditions, such as exposure to moving equipment, mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us. Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law.

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