Chicago Branch - Warehouse Associate Second Shift

Wismettac Asian Foods Inc; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) with company matching

19 days of paid time off

Wellness program and EAP assistance

Job summary

Wismettac Asian Foods Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate for the Chicago branch, working in a cold storage and dry environment. The role starts on the 1st shift and will transition to the 2nd shift later in the year. Pay starts at $18.50–$19.50/hr with a $2/hr freezer differential for cold storage.

You will handle orders, inventory, loading/unloading, and maintain safety standards in a temperature-controlled setting. Training and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Able to work in a freezer environment with sub-zero temperatures.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Previous warehouse, distribution, or food handling experience preferred.
• Experience with Electric Pallet Jack preferred.

Responsibilities

• Picking, packing, and preparing customer orders.
• Receiving, stocking, staging, and organizing inventory.
• Operating pallet jacks and warehouse equipment safely.
• Loading and unloading products.
• Following FIFO inventory practices and food safety standards.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Working efficiently in a temperature-controlled freezer environment.

Skills

Freezer environment

Lifting 50 lbs

Warehouse experience

Pallet jack operation

Tools

Electric Pallet Jack

Job description

Chicago Branch - Warehouse Associate Second Shift

545 E Fullerton Ave, Carol Stream, IL 60188, USA

Job Description

Warehouse Associate (Cold Storage and Dry)

Shift: 1st Shift (6:00 AM Start) / transitioning to 2nd shift before end of the year
Pay: Starting at $18.50-$19.50/hr + $2/hr Freezer Differential for Cold Storage

Why Join Us?

Wismettac Asian Foods is looking for a dependable, safety-minded Warehouse Associate to join our team. This role supports our fast-paced food distribution operations and plays an important part in ensuring customers receive quality products accurately and on time.

The Role

As a Warehouse Associate working in a freezer environment, you will help support daily warehouse operations including:

• Picking, packing, and preparing customer orders
• Receiving, stocking, staging, and organizing inventory
• Operating pallet jacks and warehouse equipment safely
• Loading and unloading products
• Following FIFO inventory practices and food safety standards
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Working efficiently in a temperature-controlled freezer environment

Training Schedule:
New hires will begin on the first shift (6:00 AM start) to complete training and learn warehouse processes, safety procedures, and job expectations. After successful completion of training, the position will transition to the PM shift with a 1:00 PM start time.

What You Need

• Ability to work in a freezer environment with sub-zero temperatures
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Previous warehouse, distribution, or food handling experience preferred
• Expereince with Electric Pallet Jack preferred

Additional Benefits:

• Safety equipment and required gear provided

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Benefits*: Wismettac offers competitive benefits, which include:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• 19 days of paid time off
• Wellness program and EAP assistance
• and much more!

*Most benefits require employee contribution

Pre-employment Drug testing is required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

545 E Fullerton Ave, Carol Stream, IL 60188, USA