Part-Time Warehouse Worker 1st Shift

M. J. Kellner Foodservice; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee discount

Job summary

M. J. Kellner Foodservice is seeking a Part-Time Warehouse Worker for the 1st shift (Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–12:00 PM) in Springfield, IL. This role involves accurate picking, stacking, and staging customer orders in a fast-paced warehouse environment, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The position is physical, requires lifting up to 60 pounds, and uses pallet jacks and forklifts. Prior warehouse experience and ability to work well in a team are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to read labels and match items to orders.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick, stack, and stage customer orders.
• Operate pallet jack and other warehouse equipment safely.
• Maintain organized, clean, and safe work area.
• Report any safety or quality issues to supervisor.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Part Time Warehouse Worker - 1st Shift

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon)

Part Time Warehouse Worker - 1st Shift

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon)

About Us

M. J. Kellner is a locally owned broadline foodservice distributor. We have everything a commercial kitchen needs to operate. We sell to restaurants, nursing homes, hospitals, and schools within a 125-mile radius of Springfield. We have been serving central Illinois for more than 100 years and are proud members of this community. Bill Kellner, our third-generation owner, did not have a 4th generation to carry on the family legacy, so he initiated an Employee Stock Ownership Plan in 2013. On October 31, 2021, the company became 100% employee owned. This is at no cost to our employees and is a very generous retirement benefit for us to look forward to and work hard for every day. We come to work each day to exceed all of our customers' food service needs and to be their most trusted and reliable partner.

Summary

The Part-Time Warehouse Worker accurately and productively picks, stacks, and stages customer orders to meet daily deadlines and ensure that we consistently and reliably deliver success to our customers. This is a very PHYSICAL job.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Picks product in all temperature zones as directed (Freezer, Cooler, Dry dock).
• Uses assigned tools and equipment safely and as instructed.
• Ensures all pallets are presentable to customers and meet the company's commitment to quality: pallet width variance, height, and repack case weight. All items on pallet are properly stacked and secured for safe transport.
• Meets or exceeds all company safety and performance expectations, follows all handbook and operations policies and procedures.

Competencies

• Ability to complete daily workload as instructed in a high volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to read pack size, order labels, and match to visible items and other data.
• Ability to perform computer lookup/inquiries to determine product location and/or description.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, able to communicate on a professional level.
• Positive attitude!
• Team mindset with the ability to successfully work both independently and cooperatively with peers.
• Knowledge and practice of safe lifting techniques.

Work Environment

This job operates in a warehouse environment, which includes variable temperatures, exposure to noise and vibrations from forklifts/other equipment, and operating near moving mechanical parts, such as forklifts and ride-on pallet jacks.

Physical Demands

• Walking and standing for most of the shift
• Some stooping, kneeling, and crouching
• Reaching and carrying with hands and arms
• Lifting and carrying 60 pounds most of the shift, occasionally heavier
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate warehouse tools and equipment
• Ability to hear and speak into headset
• Close visual work on computer terminal

Job Type:

Part-time, Non-exempt

Available Benefits:

• Paid time off, employee discount on product, as well as other company perks.

AAP/EEO Statement

M. J. Kellner Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.