First-Shift Warehouse Associate – Inventory & Packaging

Exploreelginarea; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Exploreelginarea is seeking an Operations Team Member to support warehouse, shipping, receiving, and production operations, ensuring food safety and quality standards. You will handle inventory, packaging, labeling, and maintain a safe work environment.

Responsibilities include receiving shipments, FIFO inventory management, batch labeling, and operating warehouse equipment while supporting daily production activities. A high school diploma and 1 year experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or production experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and stand for extended periods.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Forklift, Reach Truck, and WMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and document incoming shipments.
• Load, unload, and organize inventory using FIFO practices.
• Batch, package, and label products according to specifications.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and food-compliant work environment.
• Operate warehouse equipment and support daily production activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

WMS

Reach Truck

Job description

Exploreelginarea is seeking an Operations Team Member to support warehouse, shipping, receiving, and production operations, ensuring food safety and quality standards. You will handle inventory, packaging, labeling, and maintain a safe work environment.

Responsibilities include receiving shipments, FIFO inventory management, batch labeling, and operating warehouse equipment while supporting daily production activities. A high school diploma and 1 year experience preferred.