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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for sort associate in Marseilles, IL is $18.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.76 and $19.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sort associate?

Sort Associates are employees responsible for organizing, sorting, and preparing packages or products within a warehouse or distribution center. They typically work for companies like Amazon or other logistics firms, ensuring that items are accurately sorted based on their destination or shipping requirements. Sort Associates play a key role in making sure packages move quickly and efficiently through the supply chain. Their duties may include scanning barcodes, lifting and moving packages, and maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sort associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sort Associate, you need strong attention to detail, basic math skills, and the physical ability to stand and lift for extended periods, usually requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), barcode scanners, and conveyor belts is typically necessary. Dependability, teamwork, and effective time management are standout soft skills in this position. These abilities ensure accurate sorting, efficient workflow, and a safe, productive environment in fast-paced distribution centers.

What are some common challenges faced by sort associates and how can they be managed effectively?

Sort Associates often work in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and efficiency are critical. Common challenges include managing physical fatigue due to standing or moving for extended periods, maintaining high attention to detail to prevent sorting errors, and adapting to fluctuating workloads during peak periods. Effective time management, following ergonomic best practices, and collaborating with team members to balance workloads can help address these challenges. Open communication with supervisors also ensures any concerns or process improvements are promptly addressed.

What is the difference between Sort Associate vs Warehouse Worker?

AspectSort AssociateWarehouse Worker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; training provided on-siteHigh school diploma or equivalent; training often provided on-site
Work EnvironmentIndoor sorting facilities, conveyor belts, packaging areasLarge warehouse spaces, loading docks, storage areas
Employer & Industry UsageLogistics, distribution centers, e-commerce fulfillmentWarehousing, logistics, manufacturing support
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level roles in logisticsRelated but broader role in warehouse operations

The main difference between a Sort Associate and a Warehouse Worker lies in their specific duties and work environments. Sort Associates primarily focus on sorting and organizing items within distribution centers, while Warehouse Workers handle a broader range of tasks including loading, unloading, and inventory management. Both roles require similar credentials and are essential in logistics and warehousing industries, but they differ in scope and daily responsibilities.

What cities near Marseilles, IL are hiring for Sort Associate jobs?

Cities near Marseilles, IL with the most Sort Associate job openings:

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Warehouse Associate -2nd Shift - Wil

Wilmington, IL • On-site

PrimeSource Building Products, Inc.
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees
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$15 - $18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

PrimeSource Building Products rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

PrimeSource Building Products Inc., one of the nation's largest wholesale distributors of building supply products and has an immediate opportunity for a Warehouse Associate.

Full-time M-F, great pay, and benefits within 30 days!

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, matched 401K, with paid holidays and PTO.

Summary:

Receives, stores, picks, loads, and distributes building product materials inside and outside of the Distribution Center. Also drives propane, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks or similar equipment to lift, stack, tier, or move products or materials by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

Variety of tasks based on prioritized business needs including:

  • Transporting Materials: to and from receiving, storge and production areas with position fork, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials.
  • Organizing Product: sort and place items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
  • Fulfillment: pull customer orders promptly from stock and placement on pallets, transporting orders to packing station, shipping department or directly to trucks.
  • Track Production: customer orders, work order, shipping order, or requisition to achieve daily goals.
  • Maintain Records: verify accuracy and product quality of items received and loaded for delivery.
  • Inventory: participate in annual physical inventory and product counts as directed, ensuring accurate labels or tags.

Qualifications:

  • Dependable attendance and are team oriented.
  • Experience with driving a forklift or cherry picker equipment preferred.
  • Dependable attendance and are team oriented.
  • Experience with DC equipment preferred.
  • Safety awareness with focus on results and accuracy.
  • Schedule flexibility, overtime as necessary to meet customer expectations.
  • Education preferred, HS Diploma or GED.

Please consider:

  • Position requires physical effort: moving 560 units daily, weight average 30 pounds (70 times per hour).
  • Repetitive motion: properly handling up to 50 pounds, reaching-lowering to ground, and left-right movements.
  • Fall protection device weight limitation is 310 lbs.

Education:

High School Diploma or G.E.D education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Requirements:

  • Reaching for box from the ground, raising to waist height, 50lbs, at a minimum rate of 70 times an hour.
  • Reaching for box from shoulder height, lowering to waist height, 50lbs, at a minimum of 70 times an hour.
  • Truncated movement from left to right picking up box and lowering again, 50lbs, at a minimum of 70 times an hour.
  • Truncated movement from right to left picking up box and lowering again, 50lbs, at a minimum of 70 times an hour.

About PrimeSource Building Products Inc.

  • With more than 1,200 employees we operate 34 distribution centers supporting North America.
  • One of the largest building supply wholesaler and distributor, providing professional builders with the tools they require to complete almost any project.
  • The company offers 22,000 sku's: Nails, screws, and collated fasteners; tools, compressors, and accessories; residential and commercial roofing products; diamond blades and accessories, gypsum accessories, weather protection and covers, adhesives and caulks, contractor bags and poly sheeting, building accessories; rebar and concrete accessories; and fencing and wire.
  • PrimeSource sells major brands and makes its own line of fasteners under the Grip-Rite and Pro-Twist brands.
  • PrimeSource Building Products roots trace back to 1938.


With more than 1,200 employees we operate over 34 distribution centers supporting North America. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. is fully committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, gender, religion, age, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other non-merit factors. All persons shall be afforded equal employment opportunity at PrimeSource Building Products, Inc.

PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. prohibits discrimination in all aspects of its personnel policies, program practices and operations and relationships with employees and applicants, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring and merit promotion. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. promotes programs of affirmative recruitment and employment at all levels of PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. subscribes to, and will implement to the full extent, all applicable laws that promote equality of opportunity.

PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced based on merit within PrimeSource Building Products, Inc.

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