Chicago Branch - Warehouse Associate Second Shift

Wismettac Asian Foods Inc; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wismettac Asian Foods Inc in Carol Stream, IL is seeking a motivated Warehouse Associate for the second shift (Mon-Fri, 1pm–10pm). Your work helps keep our supply chain smooth from receipt to loading for customers.

You’ll handle shipping/receiving, order fulfillment, quality checks, and operate pallet jacks. The job requires lifting up to 50 pounds, strong reliability, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Physically capable of lifting over 50 pounds.
• Detail-oriented with ability to follow complex instructions.
• Reliable with good attendance and flexibility for extended hours when needed.
• Proactive with ability to prioritize tasks under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Shipping & Receiving: unload containers, verify purchase orders, and stock items in designated locations.
• Order Fulfillment: pick, stage, and prepare customer orders, shrink-wrap, box, and label.
• Quality Control: inspect items to prevent damaged goods from entering inventory or leaving dock.
• Equipment Operation: safely operate and maintain pallet jacks and other material handling equipment.

Skills

Physically capable

Detail-oriented

Reliable

Proactive

Tools

Pallet jacks

Job description

We are looking for a motivated, high-energy Warehouse Associateto join our branch. In this role, you won’t just move boxes; you will ensure our entire supply chain remains seamless—from the moment a product arrives to the second it’s loaded for a customer.

Location: Carol Stream, IL

Pay: $18.50-$23.00 per hour (plus a "night" shift hourly incentive)

Shift: Second Shift / Monday-Friday

Start Time: 1pm-10pm

Why Join Us?

• Community Impact: Take pride in knowing your work helps feed you r neighbors.
• Growth Opportunities: We teach you the principles of logistics from the ground up.
• Team Culture: We value hard work, reliability, and the physical hustle that keeps our city running.

The Role:

On any given day, your responsibilities will include:

• Shipping & Receiving: You’ll unload containers, check purchase orders for accuracy, and stock items in their designated homes.
• Order Fulfillment: You will pick, stage, and prepare customer orders, ensuring everything is shrink-wrapped, boxed, and labeled to perfection.
• Quality Control: You are our final line of defense. You will inspect every item to ensure no damaged goods enter our inventory or leave our dock.
• Equipment Operation: We’ll count on you to safely operate and maintain pallet jacks and other material handling equipment.

What you need:

• Physically Capable: You are comfortable with strenuous physical exertion, including the ability to lift over 50 pounds and work in various climatic conditions or at heights.
• Detail-Oriented: You can follow complex oral or written instructions and apply specific rules to organize inventory correctly.
• Reliable: You have a solid work history, maintain excellent attendance, and are available for extended hours when our mission requires it.
• Proactive: You are agile, dexterous, and possess the ability to prioritize tasks under tight deadlines.