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Merchandise Handler I, Seasonal Packing Associate

Location: Romeoville, Illinois

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Merchandise Handler I, Seasonal Packing Associate  

The Merchandise Handler Packer is responsible for the processing and packaging of all Crate and Barrel online orders at our Romeoville Distribution Center. We have 3 shifts available to choose from: 

1st shift: Tuesday-Friday 5:00 am - 3:30 pm 

2nd shift: Monday-Thursday 4:00 pm - 2:30 am 

4th shift: Sat-Sun-Mon 5:00 am - 5:00 pm 


A day in the life as a Merchandise Handler I, Seasonal Packing Associate 

  • Make boxes, package merchandise, labeling, filling, and checking items to complete all customer orders
  • Perform “gift packaging” for each business brand as required
  • Accountabilitu for order accuracy
  • Adhere to packaging practices, proper warehousing techniques and standards for good presentation to the customer
  • Clean up and dispose boxes, packing material, and pallets, as well as general housekeeping of facility and specific product line areas

What you’ll bring to the table… 

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment  
  • Attention to detail
  • Possess a complete understanding of training and communication resources relevant to the position
  • Maintains an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines as outlined in the Company Code of Conduct and Associate Policy manuals
  • Basic English Language proficiency, preferred 

We’d love to hear from you if you have… 

  • 1+ year of experience as Picker, Packer, or Stocker preferred
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Willingness to move product, supplies and boxes to and from all areas of the Distribution Center
  • Ability to move and/or lift up to 65 lbs to a height of 3-4 feet; heavier product with team assist


Minimum Starting Rate: $17.50 Hourly

Up to: $19.50 Hourly

Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.
Job ID 2025-23722 Date posted 10/08/2025 Position Type Seasonal/Temporary , 2nd Shift

Our commitment to our associates is of the utmost importance. One of the reasons the company attracts such a diverse group of associates is that we offer a full menu of benefits that are relevant to their lives, both on and off the job. We are proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to support eligible part time and full time associates and their families, including:

Many of these benefits begin on day one, and extend to eligible dependents. To learn more about available benefits please click https://jobs.crateandbarrel.com/benefits

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate & Barrel, Crate & Kids, CB2 and Hudson Grace, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.

State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Applicant Privacy: For details about how the Company collects and uses your personal information, please see our Job Applicant Privacy & Communications Notice.

Questions? Please reach out to careers@crateandbarrel.com

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