Order Selector

Testa Produce; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 18,866 - 26,870; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Purchase Program

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Testa Produce in Chicago is seeking a Warehouse Associate to handle loading, unloading, and sorting of products, while maintaining safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least 1 year of experience in a warehouse environment. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, selecting customer orders, and ensuring workspace cleanliness. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience in warehouse or distribution.
• Experience with Power Industrial Equipment preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and sort products and materials.
• Safely operate the forklift and transport products.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Select customer orders accurately using WMS.
• Perform quality checks on picked orders.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

RF scanner

Job description

Founded in 1991, Testa Produce, Inc. is the successor entity to the original Dominick Testa and Sons. The members of the Testa Family own Testa Produce, Inc. with the controlling interest currently held by Peter Testa. Testa Produce's roots date back to 1912, with founder Dominick Testa selling stalks of celery door-to-door out of a basket. The creation of the Chicago Terminal Produce Market provided a central selling location for years. As the restaurant industry evolved, so did Testa Produce. In 2011, Testa expanded yet again and moved into its new home: a 91,300 square foot facility to accommodate an ever-growing list of restaurant, hotel and food service customers.

Essential Functions

• Perform general physical activities in a warehouse, including loading, unloading, selecting, sorting, and moving products and materials manually
• Safely operate the forklift to move products throughout the facility including pulling and stocking of product
• Utilize powered industrial trucks, including forklifts (including stand-up) and pallet rider jacks to transfer merchandise from one location to another
• Transport filled and completed orders to the designated shipping assembly areas for further processing
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace to promote safety and efficiency in the warehouse
• Select customer orders accurately and efficiently using the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Work closely with the Dispatch/Warehouse team to ensure the correct handling of picked orders
• Perform quality checks to ensure the accuracy of picked orders and report any issues or discrepancies to the supervisor
• Comply with all applicable OSHA and Food Safety regulations

Competencies

• Ability to work with others in a team environment and independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Problem solver with robust analytical skills
• Ability to follow directions and willing to learn
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently to effectively communicate with others
• Able to work weekends and holidays and be flexible to work overtime
• Must wear safety shoes as part of PPE while performing duties
• Ability to work in refrigerated elements
• Must have a safety mindset and prioritize workplace safety in all tasks and responsibilities

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of recent and successful experience performing the above functions in a significant manufacturing or warehouse/distribution environment. Prior distribution or food industry experience preferred
• Experience with Power Industrial Equipment including forklifts and RF scanner, preferred

Compensation

• $16.60/hour

Schedule

• Monday – Thursday (Friday and Sunday off)
• Start time: 7:00am
• Some mandatory Holiday work included

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 50lbs
• Stand or walk for long periods of time
• Work in cold and wet cooler conditions for extended periods of time

Benefits

• Health & Welfare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Voluntary Life)
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Weekly Paid
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Paid Benefits at 120 days with entry to Teamsters Local Union 703
• Employee Purchase Program with any item we sell
• Employee Unleaded Fuel Program on site

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances