Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate Location: Belvidere, IL Schedule: Monday to Friday / 7am - 3:30pm Starting Rate: $20-$23.00 per hour + Overtime About United Pipe & Steel United Pipe & Steel is a leading distributor of pipe and tube products serving customers nationwide. As part of the Reliance, Inc. family of companies, we combine the strength and stability of an industry leader with the teamwork, responsiveness, and customer focus of a local operation. We are committed to providing exceptional service, investing in our employees, and creating a safe, collaborative workplace where people can build rewarding careers. The Opportunity We're looking for a dependable Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator to join our team. If you have forklift or warehouse experience, take pride in working safely, and enjoy being part of a team that keeps products moving, we'd like to hear from you! This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position with a schedule of 6:00am - 2:30pm with 30-minute lunch break and overtime may occur for operational requirements including Saturday. What You'll Do Load and unload pipe and tube products from flatbed trucks. Operate a sit-down forklift to safely move heavy inventory throughout the warehouse. Inspect incoming and outgoing products and report damaged or defective material. Band, wrap, and secure products for shipment. Help maintain accurate inventory and assist with order accuracy and track-and-trace issues. Complete daily forklift safety inspections and report maintenance or repair needs. Keep warehouse and work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards. Follow all United Pipe & Steel safety policies and procedures. Work collaboratively with supervisors and team members to complete daily workloads. Perform other related duties as needed. What We're Looking For Previous experience working in a warehouse or distribution environment. Sit-down forklift experience preferred. A strong commitment to workplace safety and dependable attendance. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Ability to work in varying weather conditions. Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly reach, bend, push, pull, and safely lift up to 50 pounds. Ability and willingness to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Ability to meet applicable pre-employment requirements for the position. Schedule & Position Details Hourly pay rate based on experience: $20-$23 / hour + Overtime when needed Monday-Friday schedule / Weekends off Full-time position What We Offer Affordable and comprehensive medical insurance Dental and vision coverage Short-term disability and life insurance 401(k) with employer matching contributions up to 4% Safety and wellness incentive bonuses Paid vacation and sick time on an accrual basis; up to three weeks per year Paid holiday time Employee Assistance Program Equal Opportunity Employer United Pipe & Steel is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees.

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