Grocery Loadout Specialist – Cold-Storage

Misfits Market; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Grocery box credit

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Rate $19.50/hr

Fixed schedule 6am-2:30pm

Job summary

Misfits Market is seeking a detail-oriented Grocery Warehouse Loadout Associate to join our Northlake facility. You’ll prepare and load outgoing shipments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in a fast-paced environment.

Operate forklift (certified), stand‑up lift, cherry picker, and rider jack; load products onto trucks, secure loads, and maintain clean, organized work areas while following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Experience or comfort with working in a refrigerated environment (36°F).
• Willingness to work overtime and/or possible weekends if needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Load grocery products onto delivery trucks according to loading schedules and delivery routes, maximizing space utilization and ensuring proper placement to prevent damage during transit.
• Secure load as well as unload return items from trailer.
• Clean and organize materials for production such as palletized items.
• Organize and process recyclable materials.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations, including wheel chocks and trailer stand.
• Conduct visual inspections of products and packaging to ensure compliance with company standards for freshness, quality, and presentation, and report any discrepancies or issues to management.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines for loading and handling of products, including proper lifting techniques, PPE, and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of outgoing shipments, including item quantities, delivery dates, and any special handling instructions, and communicate information to warehouse supervisors as needed.

Skills

Forklift certification

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Stand‑up lift

Job description

Misfits Market is seeking a detail-oriented Grocery Warehouse Loadout Associate to join our Northlake facility. You’ll prepare and load outgoing shipments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in a fast-paced environment.

Operate forklift (certified), stand‑up lift, cherry picker, and rider jack; load products onto trucks, secure loads, and maintain clean, organized work areas while following safety procedures.