
Grainger: Keeping the World Working Since 1927
Grainger stands as North America's leading broad-line distributor, serving over 4.5 million customers worldwide with a steadfast mission to "Keep The World Working(R)." Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, this Fortune 500 company has built nearly a century of excellence in industrial distribution, generating $17.2 billion in 2024 revenue while maintaining unwavering commitment to business continuity and worker safety.
Comprehensive Industrial Solutions
With operations spanning North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom, Grainger offers more than one million industrial-quality products across critical categories:
- Safety equipment and protective gear
- Material handling and metalworking solutions
- Maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products
- Technical support and inventory management services
- Premium digital experiences through innovative technology platforms
The company combines consultative sales expertise with deep customer relationships, ensuring businesses receive exactly what they need, exactly when they need it.
Award Winning Workplace Culture
Grainger's team of 10,000+ professionals benefits from a welcoming, inclusive workplace that consistently earns industry recognition:
- #1 Employer of Choice on the American Opportunity Index
- 2025 Glassdoor Best Place to Work honoree
- Great Place to Work-Certified(TM) organization
- Engaging culture fostering learning and professional growth
- Opportunities to make meaningful differences in business operations and worker safety
Comprehensive Benefits and Career Growth
Grainger invests in its team members with competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance starting day one, 401(k) retirement plans with company contributions, generous paid time off, and employee discounts. The company offers diverse career paths across warehouse operations, logistics, technology, customer service, and leadership roles, providing stability and purpose-driven work alongside industry experts passionate about solving complex business challenges.
Leading Into the Next Century
As Grainger continues pioneering the wholesale distribution industry, the company actively seeks passionate professionals ready to contribute to its mission. With strong financial performance, innovative business models including Zoro.com and MonotaRO.com, and commitment to excellence, Grainger offers career opportunities where professionals grow while making tangible impacts on businesses and communities worldwide.
Mission
We Keep The World Working(R)
Frequently Asked Questions
Jobs for Grainger in United States

Material Handler Warehouse
Description
Work Location Type: Onsite
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working(R) by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenances, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
Shift
Mon - Fri 10: 00am - Close
Compensation
This position is hourly. Pay starts at $22.15/hour [with three raises in 12 months bringing your pay to $23.35/hour]
- $1/hour for powered industrial equipment (PIE) operators**
- $1/hour for working overnight shift
Rewards and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment.
- Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday.
- 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
- 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
- Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits.
- Safety shoes provided (where applicable).
For additional information and details regarding Grainger's benefits, please click on the link below:
https: //experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire
The rate of pay provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The rate reflects the expected base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
You Will
- Safely complete inbound and/or outbound warehouse tasks with strong attention to detail. For example, unloading, sorting, labeling, replenishing, auditing, and packing products
- Ensure products are shipped correctly to exceed customers' expectations for quality and delivery speed
- Meet safety, quality, productivity, behavior, attendance, and overtime requirements 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 leadership
You Have
- Comfort working on your feet with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and dust while working around moving equipment and elevated stations
- At least 18 years of age
- Ability to frequently lift, slide and lower packages up to 75 pounds
- Ability to receive feedback and work well in a team environment
- **For PIE operators: ability to operate warehouse vehicles, material handling equipment and powered industrial equipment, including Crown, Pacer, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Barrett and Turret Truck
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work 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, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

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