Warehouse Associate (Pallet Support Project)

• Warehouse Associate (Pallet Support Project)
• 16/hr+
• $16.50
• 17.50/hr | Wheaton area, IL

• Employer:

• Kelly Services

• Job Type:

• Temporary Warehouse Project

• Assignment Length:

• Approximately
• 5-8 weeks
• , with possible extension

• Start:

• 1-4 days after _(Phone Chat, Onsite Tour, Quick Background Check)_
• From the Desk of the Recruiter
• I want to be direct so the right people apply. Kelly Services is hiring for a short-term warehouse project in the
• Wheaton area, IL
• . This is a strong fit for someone with
• recent and real warehouse experience
• , steady attendance, and the ability to stay focused while doing repetitive physical warehouse work.

This is active work. You'll be moving boxes, placing product where it belongs, organizing pallets, and helping the team complete the project accurately and safely. The best person for this role is steady, reliable, detail-focused, and comfortable doing the same type of task well without needing constant direction. Kelly Services is also a

• second-chance employer
• , so if you have the right work ethic, recent warehouse experience, and can meet the screening requirements, we still encourage you to apply. If you prove yourself during this assignment, Kelly Services is happy to keep strong workers in mind for longer-term, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire opportunities. If you're still reading and this sounds like your kind of work, let's get into the details.
• Schedule Options
• Option 1: Weekday Shift
• Monday-Thursday
• 6:00 AM-4:30 PM

• Pay:

• $16.50/hr
• Option 2: Weekend Shift
• Friday-Sunday
• 6:00 AM-6:30 PM

• Pay:

• $17.50/hr
• Overtime may be available based on business needs and paid at time and a half when applicable.
• Job Details

• Pay:

• $16.50
• 17.50/hr

• Location:

• Wheaton area, IL

• Assignment Length:

• Approximately
• 5-8 weeks

• Position Type:

• Temporary project through
• Kelly Services

• Breaks:

• Two 15-minute breaks + one 30-minute lunch

• Shoes:

• Closed-toe shoes required; steel-toed shoes are not required
• Possible Extension /

Hire-On:

• A small number of strong workers may be considered based on attendance, performance, and business need
• What You'll Do
• Move boxes, product, and materials throughout the warehouse Pick up and carry boxes close to your body using safe lifting form Place product back into racks or designated storage areas Build, organize, and stage pallets as needed Keep your work area clean, safe, and organized Follow supervisor instructions and site safety expectations Use the site time clock to record hours accurately Stay productive throughout the shift in an active warehouse environment This work is repetitive and physical.

You may be moving around the warehouse most of the day. You should be comfortable lifting, bending, walking, carrying boxes, and staying focused for the full shift.

• What I'm Looking For
• 1.5-2+ years of recent warehouse, fulfillment, palletizing, shipping/receiving, stocking, or warehouse project experience preferred
• No major recent work gaps preferred;
• no gaps over 60 days is strongly preferred
• Strong attendance and reliability Comfortable with repetitive warehouse work Able to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move product throughout the shift Able to lift and carry boxes safely using proper form Able to follow directions and work steadily with a team Able to commit to the full
• 5-8 week project
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay consistent This IS NOT a highly interactive customer facing, glamorous job. This is best for someone with true warehouse experience; someone who likes staying busy, following process, and getting the work done right.
• What to Be Ready For
• You should be ready to: Stay on your feet most of the shift Move boxes and product consistently Lift and carry boxes close to the body Bend with your knees and keep your back straight when lifting Help build, organize, and stage pallets Work at a steady pace Follow instructions closely Show up on time for every scheduled shift You may be moving roughly
• 8-12 boxes per hour
• , depending on project flow and assignment area. Speed matters, but
• accuracy and safety matter more.
• Attendance Expectations
• Because this is a short
• 5-8 week project
• , attendance needs to be strong. You should not accept this assignment if you already know you will miss days or arrive late. If you have known time off, tell us before starting so we can review it up front. (
• Assignment will end early for even 1-day missed due to it's short term
• ) For this project, reliability matters every day.
• Why This Role Stands Out
• Short-term project work with weekly pay Daytime schedule options Good way to build recent warehouse experience Possible extension based on project needs No steel-toe requirement Strong fit for dependable warehouse workers who want to stay active and get started quickly
• Pre-Employment Process
• 5-10 minute phone screen
• Onsite tour + 5-panel oral swab drug screen
• at the warehouse location; about
• 20 minutes total (
• No THC tested)
• Background check
• , including c
• ounty criminal check
• and
• Social Security verification
• Once cleared, you can start quickly.
• How to Apply
• For a faster response,
• text our recruiters the code "VLTT" at 847-729-2575
• only if you can successfully answer the questions below.
• 3 Quick Questions
• Do you have
• 1.5-2+ years of recent warehouse, fulfillment, palletizing, shipping/receiving, or stocking experience
• with no major work gaps? Which schedule works best for you:
• Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM-4:30 PM
• or •Friday-Sunday 6:00 AM-6:30 PM•?

Can you commit to the full

• 5-8 week project
• with
• no missed or late days
• and work on your feet in an active warehouse environment?

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