Wayfair Virtual Hiring Event - Cherry Picker Operators

Location: Romeoville, Illinois, United States

Department: Warehouse

Team: Distribution & Warehousing

Pay: base pay for this position is $20.00 per hour

About the Role

Wayfair is hosting a virtual hiring event for Cherry Picker Operators at its Romeoville, Illinois warehouse facility. This role involves operating cherry picker equipment to retrieve items from elevated storage racks in a high-volume e-commerce distribution center. Operators will support order fulfillment for Wayfair's online retail operations, ensuring accurate and timely picking to meet customer delivery demands. Multiple openings are available across various shifts, with base pay starting at $20.00 per hour plus premiums for SEO and overnight shifts. Benefits commence on Day 1, including competitive shift differentials, referral bonuses, overtime opportunities, 401(k) matching, company discounts, and clear paths for career growth within Wayfair's logistics network. The position demands strong safety awareness, equipment handling skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic warehouse setting focused on supply chain efficiency. Applicants should complete the online Cherry Picker Application, after which recruiters will schedule phone interviews during the event on April 29-30. This is an immediate hire opportunity emphasizing operational excellence in Wayfair's warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate cherry picker to pick orders from high-rack storage locations
• Load and unload materials from warehouse racks
• Fulfill customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Maintain inventory accuracy during picking operations
• Follow all Wayfair safety and operational procedures
• Assist in warehouse organization and housekeeping
• Work across multiple shifts as assigned
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily quotas

Required Qualifications

• Ability to operate cherry picker equipment safely and efficiently
• Experience in warehouse order picking and fulfillment
• Physical ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Availability for multiple shifts including nights
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Basic understanding of warehouse safety protocols
• Ability to lift and move heavy items as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience operating cherry pickers in a distribution center
• Forklift certification
• Experience in e-commerce logistics fulfillment

Required Skills

• Cherry picker operation
• Warehouse order picking
• Forklift proficiency
• Inventory management
• Safety compliance
• Team collaboration
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Physical stamina
• Fast-paced environment adaptability
• Reliability
• Basic computer skills for warehouse systems
• Load securing techniques

Benefits

• Base pay of $20.00 per hour
• $2.00 per hour SEO premium
• $1.50 per hour shift premium for overnight hours (6pm-6am)
• Benefits start Day 1
• Referral bonuses
• Overtime hours and pay available
• 401(k) with company match
• Wayfair company discount
• Growth opportunities

Wayfair is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.