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Warehouse Cargo Builder

Staffmark Group
$23.00-$25.00
life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Wood Dale
Oct 15, 2026
Now hiring for a Warehouse Cargo Builder Location: Wood Dale, IL Pay Rate: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour Schedule:1st Shift Bring the Hustle, We'll Bring the Pay-Build Up Team Member Jobs Available. We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Cargo Builder to join our warehouse build-up team. This position focuses on air cargo palletizing, heavy freight handling, shipping and receiving, and preparing cargo for airline transportation. The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience in shipping, heavy freight handling, palletizing, or a similar warehouse position. In this physically demanding, hands-on role, you will help prepare Built-Up Pallets (BUPs) for airline acceptance by securing freight with water-resistant tarps, corner boards, wrapping, and cargo netting. While this position does not require lifting pallets themselves, candidates must be comfortable with physical warehouse work, including lifting materials weighing up to 80 pounds. If you have experience handling freight, building and securing pallets, preparing shipments, or working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, we encourage you to apply! Requirements Minimum of 2 years of experience in shipping and receiving, heavy freight handling, palletizing, cargo handling, or a similar warehouse role. Ability to lift and handle materials weighing up to 80 pounds. Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, bending, reaching, wrapping, covering, and securing freight. Experience handling freight, building pallets, preparing shipments, or securing materials for transportation. Ability to follow safety procedures and detailed instructions in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Must wear steel-toed shoes. Strong attention to detail to ensure freight is properly secured and prepared for shipment. Preferred Qualifications Previous air cargo, air freight, airport cargo, or airline warehouse experience. Experience preparing Built-Up Pallets (BUPs) or airline-ready cargo shipments. Familiarity with heavy freight, cargo netting, stretch wrapping, shrink wrapping, corner boards, and freight protection. Experience in logistics, freight forwarding, distribution, or transportation operations. Job Duties Build and prepare air cargo shipments on Built-Up Pallets (BUPs) for airline acceptance and transportation. Perform air cargo palletizing and freight preparation according to established airline and warehouse requirements. Secure cargo pallets using water-resistant tarps, protective corner boards, stretch wrap, shrink wrap, and cargo netting. Wrap, cover, and secure palletized freight to ensure cargo is properly protected for shipment. Handle heavy freight and assist with pallet building, shipment preparation, and freight staging. Inspect palletized cargo to ensure freight is stable, properly secured, and ready for airline acceptance. Follow shipping and receiving procedures, cargo-handling guidelines, and warehouse safety requirements. Maintain an organized work area and keep freight, materials, and palletizing supplies properly staged. Safely lift and move materials weighing up to 80 pounds as required. Wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed safety shoes. Collaborate with warehouse team members to meet daily shipping deadlines and operational goals. Perform additional warehouse, freight-handling, and palletizing duties as assigned. Benefits Competitive Weekly Pay Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind. Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future. Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and career growth. Why Apply? Competitive pay of $23.00-$25.00 per hour Great company culture, Japanese owned First-shift schedule Hands-on work in freight handling, logistics, and air cargo operations Opportunity to apply existing warehouse, shipping, and palletizing experience in a specialized cargo environment Reliable work. Solid crew. Francisco said it best. "The work is very consistent, and the employees are amazing." -Francisco, Staffmark Associate The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs and include anything reportable for federal tax purposes. About Us At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact. 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