Warehouse associate

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.

5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.

5 billion, we’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe.

As a 2024 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

Why Join Our Team?

We’re hiring full-time Warehouse Associates! You’ll report to a Warehouse Supervisor or Process Manager and work closely with other team members to accomplish a variety of warehouse tasks.

Join us at : 6725 S. Todd Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188.

Note : Starting in 2026, operations at this location will transition to a new, highly automated, 500,000 square-foot warehouse in Gresham, Oregon.

Throughout this transition, we’ll seek to retain as many team members as possible in the new location or in other local Grainger facilities.

The longer you stay to help serve our customers, the more you’ll earn with wage increases, quarterly bonuses, merit increases and more designed to recognize your impact.

Facility reassignments will occur over many months with opportunities for relocation assistance, and we will treat all team members with fairness and respect as we’ve always done over our 96-year history.

Shifts, Pay, and Benefits :

Day shift : Distribution Center Associate

• FT Monday - Friday with 9 / 9 : 30am start time
• Pay starting at $23.70 / hour with three raises in 12 months bringing your pay to $24.90 / hour
• Bonus eligible for individual and building performance

Night shift : Distribution Center Associate

• FT Sunday Wednesday Night 4x10 shift (four, 10-hour days) from 9pm - 7 : 30am
• Pay starting at $23.70 / hour with three raises in 12 months bringing your pay to $24.90 / hour
• Bonus eligible for individual and building performance

Annual Pay Increase & Quarterly Stay Bonus :

In 2024, all team members will receive a $1 / hr pay increase as a stay incentive. In 2025, it will become a $2 / hr increase as a stay incentive.

In addition, all team members will receive a $1,500 bonus for each quarter they employed through building closure.

Relocation Assistance :

Interested team members will be eligible for relocation assistance in moving to our new Grasham, Oregon, facility in 2026.

Details will be provided in 2025 as the move gets closer.

In addition to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starting day one, you’ll also enjoy :

• 18 paid time off days and 6 company holidays per year
• 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period with no match required
• Educational assistance, including financial counseling, tuition reimbursement and low-cost degree options
• Employee discounts, parental leave, and more
• Safety shoes provided

You Will

• Safely complete outbound warehouse tasks, like unloading, sorting, labeling, and packing, with high quality
• Ensure products are packed and shipped correctly to exceed customers' expectations for quality and delivery speed
• Meet requirements for safety, quality, productivity, behavior, attendance, and overtime as needed
• Operate computerized scanning equipment and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with OSHA and Hazardous Material requirements
• Perform other tasks as directed by the leadership team

You Have

• Comfortability working on your feet with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and dust while working around moving equipment and elevated stations
• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 18 years of age
• Ability to receive feedback and work well in a team environment
• The physical requirements for this position include frequently lifting, pushing, and sliding packages that typically weigh up to 50 lbs.

and may have to occasionally lift up to 75lbs.

For PIE operators : operate warehouse vehicles, material handling equipment and powered industrial equipment, including Crown, Pacer, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Barrett and Turret Truck

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, retail, or customer service experience in fast-paced environments
• Great attention to detail, quality, and safety

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment.

With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

Last updated : 2024-11-08

Salary : $24 - $25