Warehouse Associate

eastlandfood; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development opportunities

Employee Wellness Programs

Job summary

Eastland Food is looking for a Warehouse Associate in Bolingbrook, Illinois. The role involves fulfilling logistics tasks including receiving, processing, and storing inventory.

The ideal candidate will have proven warehouse experience, operate equipment like forklifts, and maintain a safe working environment. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Proven warehouse experience is required.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment including forklift.
• Team player with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Receive and process warehouse stock products.
• Perform inventory controls for audits.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Ability to operate forklift

Organizational skills

Ability to lift heavy products

Bilingual skills (Spanish)

Tools

Forklift

Hand truck

Pallet jack

Job description

Warehouse Associate

We are currently seeking motivated and enthusiastic candidates for the Warehouse Associate position.

A Warehouse Associate is a professional who is responsible for fulfilling the logistics behind receiving, processing, and storing inventory according to purchase orders and store policy. They also ensure that shipping schedules are met with attention to detail to ensure timely delivery and loss prevention.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization.
• Maintain safety of Facility by following all safety standards, procedures, and guidelines including conducting safety sweeps; following proper forklift spotting procedures; following proper procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous materials; following Company steel standard guidelines; and correcting/reporting unsafe situations to Management.
• Receive and process warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label, store).
• Perform inventory controls and keep quality standards high for audits.
• Report any discrepancies.
• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers.
• Operate and maintain preventively warehouse vehicles and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven warehouse experience.
• Ability to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
• Team player with organizational skills.
• Ability to lift or move heavy products.
• Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish)

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 15 days per year, plus holidays.
• Flexible Working Hours and the option to work remotely.
• Professional Development opportunities (training, certifications, etc.).
• Employee Wellness Programs.

Physical Requirement

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Eastland Food Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination, are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.