Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

Performance Food Group (New); Illinois; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Core-Mark in Illinois is hiring a Warehouse Worker to support shipping, receiving, and inventory flow. The role requires standing, lifting up to 90 pounds, and working 6:00 am start, Monday through Friday, with safety as a priority.

This entry-level position offers competitive pay at $17 per hour, plus benefits starting Day 1, and opportunities for growth within the distribution team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to work scheduled times and overtime.
• Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly during shift.
• Able to lift 10–35 lbs and up to 60–90 lbs depending on location.
• Able to work in cooler, freezer and dry environments.

Responsibilities

• Performs general warehouse duties: will-call, returns, sanitation, pallet work, loading and receiving.
• Maintains clean, safe work area and reports unsafe conditions.
• Performs damage checks on received items and escalates as needed.
• Swaps batteries and completes vehicle inspection checklist; adheres to safety methods.
• Wears required PPE and meets productivity and accuracy standards.
• Secures equipment and completes necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Stand/walk repeatedly

Lift up to 90 lbs

Multi-temperature work

Safety compliance

Team player

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

Company Description:

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Details:

• Pay is $17 an hour
• Schedule is Monday - Friday starting at 6am

Position Purpose:

The Warehouse, Worker performs shipping and/or receiving functions in a timely manner while maintaining inventory and warehouse work areas, observing all safety regulations, and ensuring all quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Performs general warehouse duties as assigned including but not limited to will-call selection, returns, sanitation, break down pallets, wrapping pallets, loading, and receiving.
• Performs general housekeeping duties and keep warehouse area, loading dock and trailers clear and clean as required. Ensures work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Performs damage control checks on items received and contact supervisor about removing items according to company policy.
• Removes batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist. Follows all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines.
• Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Met required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position
• Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift
• Able to lift, stack, and/or pull products off shelves, as well as replenish product, from various heights weighing between 10-35 pounds and generally up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location, throughout shift
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e., cooler, freezer and dry

Preferred qualifications:

• 6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work or relevant experience
• Foodservice distribution or related industry experience

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.