Nightshift Warehouse Selector

Upper Lakes Foods, Inc.; Cloquet (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Lakes Foods in Cloquet, MN is seeking a Night Shift Warehouse Selector to join our fast-paced team. You will help pick customer orders, build pallets, and prepare shipments for delivery across the Upper Midwest.

This physically demanding role offers a starting wage of $21.50 per hour with performance incentives that can raise earnings to $28.00+ per hour. Previous warehouse experience is a plus, but not required, with training provided and a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds regularly in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort working in dry, refrigerated, and freezer environments.
• Basic math and clear communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and operate warehouse equipment safely, including electric pallet jacks.
• Reliable attendance and team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Accurately selecting customer orders while meeting productivity and quality standards
• Building, wrapping, and securing pallets for safe transportation
• Operating electric pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment safely
• Verifying products for accuracy and damage-free condition
• Transporting completed orders to shipping areas
• Performing equipment inspections and following safety procedures
• Maintaining a clean, organized warehouse
• Working with teammates to ensure timely order completion

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Basic math

Communication

Tools

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

About Upper Lakes Foods

Upper Lakes Foods is the largest independent wholesale food distributor in Minnesota, serving customers throughout the Upper Midwest. With distribution centers in Cloquet, Northfield, and Janesville, we help restaurants, schools, healthcare facilities, and foodservice operators succeed by delivering quality products and exceptional service every day.

Our success is built on great people who bring a strong work ethic, positive attitude, integrity, and teamwork to everything they do.

Looking for a Job That Keeps You Moving and Rewards Hard Work?

If you'd rather stay active than sit behind a desk, Upper Lakes Foods has an opportunity for you. We're seeking motivated Night Shift Warehouse Selectors to join our fast-paced warehouse team in Cloquet, MN. In this role, you'll play a critical part in supplying restaurants, schools, healthcare facilities, and other customers throughout the Upper Midwest.

This is more than a warehouse job. It's a chance to build a rewarding career with a stable, employee-focused company that values hard work, teamwork, and performance. The harder you work, the more you can earn through our incentive program. That's why we offer a competitive starting wage of $21.50 per hour, with performance incentives that can increase your earnings to $28.00+ per hour.

What You'll Do

As a Night Shift Warehouse Selector, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our customers receive the right products, on time and in excellent condition. Every shift, you'll use warehouse technology and electric pallet jacks to accurately select customer orders, build pallets, and prepare shipments for delivery across the Upper Midwest. This is a fast-paced, hands-on position where your effort directly impacts customer satisfaction and the success of our operation. If you enjoy staying active, working with a team, and seeing the results of your work every day, you'll thrive in this role.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Accurately selecting customer orders while meeting productivity and quality standards
• Building, wrapping, and securing pallets for safe transportation
• Operating electric pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment safely
• Verifying products for accuracy, quality, and damage-free condition
• Transporting completed orders to designated shipping areas
• Performing equipment inspections and following all safety procedures
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse environment
• Working closely with teammates to ensure customer orders are completed accurately and on schedule

Is This Job Right for You?

This position is ideal for people who enjoy an active work environment and take pride in accomplishing measurable goals. If you're dependable, motivated, and enjoy physical work, we'll provide the training and support you need to be successful.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking individuals who bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to safety. Previous warehouse experience is a plus, but not required.

Qualified candidates will have:

• The ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull up to 80 pounds regularly and more than 100 pounds occasionally
• Comfort working in dry, refrigerated, and freezer environments ranging from -10°F to 85°F
• Basic math and communication skills
• The ability to learn and safely operate warehouse equipment, including electric pallet jacks
• Reliable attendance and a team-first attitude
• A commitment to accuracy, safety, and delivering quality work every shift

This is a physically demanding role that's perfect for individuals who prefer staying active rather than sitting behind a desk. Every night presents new opportunities to challenge yourself, contribute to the team's success, and earn incentive pay based on your performance.

This Position is scheduled Sunday – Thursday starting at 7pm to completion. It requires the ability to work 8+ hours but may be able to leave early if team completes work ahead of the schedule. Working on holidays may be required.

Ready to Get Paid for Performance?

If you're looking for a career where hard work is recognized, teamwork matters, and every day brings a new challenge, we'd love to meet you.

Full job description available on the Upper Lakes Foods Careers page.

"We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin."