Warehouse Associate

Kuna Foodservice; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in foodservice distribution is seeking a Warehouse Associate to sort, handle, and stock freight in a warehouse setting. The role requires basic math skills, English communication abilities, and the physical capability to lift up to 100 lbs. The position offers competitive hourly wages, comprehensive benefits, and room for growth.

Benefits

401k with 6% match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must work in a variety of temperatures (-10 to 55 degrees).
• One year warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort, handle, and stock freight efficiently.
• Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions.
• Use standard warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.

Skills

Certification on equipment

Basic math skills

Communication in English

Reasoning capabilities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kuna Foodservice - Dupo, IL

Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.22 Hourly

Description

Job Title : Warehouse Associate

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Pay Range: $19.00 - $22.00

Department: Warehouse

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor

Essential Functions:

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

• Efficiently sort, handle, and stock freight.
• Meets required productivity and accuracy standards.
• Follows all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines.
• Ensures the work area is safe and reports any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
• Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Works from receiving sheets, computer print-out, established procedures and practices, written and/or verbal instructions. Inspects items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks and take appropriate action as needed.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in work area as needed.
• Secures all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to be certified on all equipment used on shift by Kuna Foodservice.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must have sufficient reasoning capabilities to solve practical problems (Ex.: Is product commercially acceptable? Is this the product the customer ordered?)
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures. (From -10 to 55+ degrees)
• Must be able to work overtime, as required.

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 with or without notice.

Work Environment:

This position works in a warehouse setting, with routine exposure to extreme temperatures (to -10 degrees) during the workday. This role routinely uses standard warehouse equipment such as riding forklifts, stand up forklift, hand truck, pallet jacks and box cutters.

Physical Demands:

Continuously during the workday:

• Grasps and/or manipulates objects by quickly moving on hand, a hand and arm together or two hands

• Lift / Push Carry 51 to 100 lbs.
• Bend / Stoop / Twist / Kneel
• Balance / Ride on Stand-up pallet jack

Frequently during the workday:

• Lift / Push / Carry 0 to 50 lbs.
• Reach / Lift above the shoulder 0 to 50 lbs.
• Input data on hand-held device

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent years of experience.
• Basic math skills

Preferred Education and Experience:

• One year warehouse experience
• Previous forklift certification

Benefits:

• 401k with 6% match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Employee assistance program