Flow Selector, Distribution Center

Whole Foods Market; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Financial wellness programs

Health & wellness support

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Chicago is seeking a Flow Order Selector to operate a voice-based headset system and palletize store orders. You will stack, wrap, and prepare product for shipment while operating electric pallet jacks in a warehouse setting.

The role requires basic English, being 18+ years old, and willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends. Whole Benefits, store discount, and paid time off are among the benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with electric pallet jacks or ride-on pallet jacks.
• Experience with voice systems is a plus.
• Team-player with a positive attitude.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Able to work well with others, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Use voice-based order system to pull and palletize store orders.
• Manually stack product onto pallets, wrap, and prepare product for shipment.
• Respect all Good Organics compliances when stacking product.
• Operate electric/motorized ride-on standing pallet jack.
• Assist in cleaning the warehouse and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Comply with health and safety codes.
• Communicate and maintain employee safety and security standards.
• Arrive to work on time and wear PPE; work all scheduled shifts and attend required trainings/meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Team Leader/Facility Leadership.

Skills

Pallet jack operation

Voice system experience

Team player

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Basic English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Voice headset

Job description

The Flow Order Selector is responsible for operating a voice-based headset system that aids in the selection of product shipped to our stores. As part of the selection process, Order Selectors manually stack product onto pallets, wrap and preparing product for shipment. Order Selectors are also responsible for operating electric/motorized ride-on standing pallet jacks.

Job Requirements And Basic Qualifications

• Use voice-based order system to pull and palletize store orders
• Manually stacking product onto pallets, wrapping, and preparing product for shipment.
• Respect all Good Organics compliances when stacking product
• Operating an electric/motorized ride on standing pallet jack (either single or double)
• Assist in cleaning the warehouse, maintaining a safe working environment
• Comply with all applicable health and safety codes
• Communicate and maintain employee safety and security standards
• Arrive to work on time, wear appropriate PPE, work all scheduled shifts, complete required trainings and attend required meetings.
• Ability to read and speak basic English
• Must be 18 years of age
• Perform other duties as assigned by Team Leader, Associate Team Leader, Facility Leadership.

Skills/Requirements And Professional Knowledge

• Experience working with an electric/motorized ride on standing pallet jack (either single or double)
• Experience with voice systems a plus
• Team-player with positive attitude
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Able to work well with others, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with little supervision

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or walk at least 10 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, Occasionally lift up to 70 lbs (team lift suggested for weights in excess of 70 lbs)
• Work in a cold/wet storage facility environment (ranging from -10 (freezer) to 46 degrees Fahrenheit). General warehouse temps 34-46 degrees, Freezer -10 degrees
• Regularly getting on and off powered equipment, stepping on and off throughout shift
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, headset

Availability Requirements

• Average shifts are 8-10 hours long
• Ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Team Members receive their schedule up to 3 weeks in advance

Desired Work Experience = 1-year related work experience preferred

Education = High school diploma or G.E.D. required

The wage range for this position is $18.00-$33.66 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal).

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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