--- title: "Entry-level Warehouse Associate Jobs, Chicago, IL" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/warehouse-associate/locations/chicago-il/entry-level" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Warehouse Associate market brief · Chicago, IL # Entry-level Warehouse Associate Jobs in Chicago, IL 111 entry-level warehouse associate openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 56 employers, led by Ryder, S&C Minimal, and Penske. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,440–$45,630 a year (median $41,600), from the 82% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 11, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Warehouse+Associate+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all Warehouse Associate markets](/jobs/warehouse-associate) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 111 : Live warehouse associate openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 56 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $41,600 : 82% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/warehouse-associate/locations/chicago-il/entry-level)111 jobs Chicago's warehouse associate market is led by entry-level openings, with 111 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 111 Hiring employers 56 Salary coverage 82% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 72 30 companies · $39,520 median Established employers 23 15 companies · $44,595 median Top of market 7 5 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $37,440 P50 $41,600 P75 $45,630 P90 $47,840 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live entry-level warehouse associate listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Warehouse+Associate+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare warehouse associate opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 111 live roles tracked in this market. - 56 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 11, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Warehouse+Associate+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/warehouse-associate) ## A practical market plan for Warehouse Associate in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 111 warehouse associate openings across 56 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 111 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Ryder is one of the most active visible employers, with 16 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative warehouse associate openings Employer activity · 56 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Ryder logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fryder.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Ffavicon.png&sig=M3cWyWccxtzxUBRgE2HaSTw7twiyUmanX0CLBJjRHjk) RyderStartups & growing teams16Open roles](/company/ryder) S&C MinimalStartups & growing teams7Open roles [![Penske logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.teampenske.com%2Fimages%2Fui%2Flogo.png) PenskeEstablished employers6Open roles](/company/penske) US0293 Sysco East Texas (Division of USA I)Startups & growing teams6Open roles Savers / Value VillageStartups & growing teams4Open roles 1-800-Flowers Family of BrandsStartups & growing teams3Open roles [![Estes Forwarding Worldwide logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Feadn-wc03-9628137.nxedge.io%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F12%2FEFW2x.png) Estes Forwarding WorldwideStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/estes-forwarding-worldwide)![Johnstone Supply logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Djohnstonesupply.com%26sz%3D128) Johnstone SupplyEmployer profile3Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 111 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [DC Material Handler IEntry-levelJohnstone SupplyJoliet, IllinoisPosted Oct 9, 2026](/job/dc-material-handler-i-at-johnstone-supply-62508483-a047-5d48-9a36-7c6792ac79e5)[Material Handler (2nd Shift)Entry-levelS&C MinimalChicago, Illinois$41,600Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/material-handler-2nd-shift-at-s-and-c-minimal-93399968-0324-5681-916d-1a7c4f30f949)[Specialist, Warehouse Dock FulfilmentEntry-levelEstes Forwarding WorldwideJoliet, Illinois$39,520Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/specialist-warehouse-dock-fulfilment-at-estes-forwarding-worldwide-332b115d-1bbd-5ef9-89ee-5ffc95f9cdb3)[Specialist, Warehouse Dock FulfilmentEntry-levelEstes Forwarding WorldwideJoliet, Illinois$39,520Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/specialist-warehouse-dock-fulfilment-at-estes-forwarding-worldwide-8a22be7e-63be-55e9-91cc-ca86f2372eb3)[Specialist, Warehouse Dock FulfilmentEntry-levelEstes Forwarding WorldwideJoliet, Illinois$39,520Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/specialist-warehouse-dock-fulfilment-at-estes-forwarding-worldwide-ca6f3c96-3d2f-5898-b83e-dbe75d880646)[Warehouse Clerk - 1st ShiftEntry-levelSmurfit Westrock GmbHBolingbrook, Illinois$48,880Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/warehouse-clerk-1st-shift-at-smurfit-westrock-gmbh-af0961c1-851a-5246-b1c6-7512a4b8ad78)[Material Handler 2nd ShiftEntry-levelRyderBolingbrook, Illinois$41,600Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/material-handler-2nd-shift-at-ryder-d80cca47-8ccd-58e2-aa82-01cc959a296a)[Warehouse AssociateEntry-levelREXELNaperville, IllinoisPosted Oct 7, 2026](/job/warehouse-associate-at-rexel-06bd891f-ec2f-5102-83d4-5cbe938d800a) [Explore all 111 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Warehouse+Associate+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Entry-level Warehouse Associate jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many entry-level warehouse associate jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 111 live entry-level warehouse associate openings from 56 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do entry-level warehouse associate jobs in Chicago pay? The median posted salary is $41,600 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,440 to $45,630. Based on the 82% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for entry-level warehouse associate jobs in Chicago? Ryder, S&C Minimal, Penske, and US0293 Sysco East Texas (Division of USA I) have the most open entry-level warehouse associate roles here right now, out of 56 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Warehouse Associate demand around Chicago. 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