Warehouse Order Selector

European Imports; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

European Imports in Arlington Heights, IL, is hiring a warehouse associate to accurately pick products, prepare shipments, and maintain a safe, clean work environment. You will read orders, select items by slot, assemble pallets, and label products for dispatch.

The role requires operating an electric pallet jack, adhering to GMP and SQF policies, and performing daily equipment checks while contributing to a team-oriented warehouse operation.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Ability to frequently lift 10–75 lbs and up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods and work in coolers/freezers.

Responsibilities

• Read customer orders from labels and pick products by slot and description.
• Assemble orders from stock and place on pallets in correct sequence.
• Attach labels to products and ensure accurate tagging.
• Operate an electric pallet jack to transport items to the dock area for staging.

Skills

Order picking

Pallet jack operation

Safety awareness

Temperature extreme tolerance

Teamwork

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the associate will accurately and efficiently select products in the warehouse. Prepare products for shipping by stacking in an orderly and stable configuration, while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Read customer order from label screen and select product by slot and description.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets in the proper sequence.
• Attach labels on product.
• Properly operate an electric pallet jack (2-pallet length) to proceed to correct slot location, and transport product to dock area for staging.
• Handle products with the necessary care.
• Report any damage to merchandise, equipment or facility to a supervisor.
• Perform daily equipment checks.
• Assist in the clean-up of the facility and sign off on the daily cleaning area that the supervisor may assign.
• Sign in and out for all equipment when used.
• Use basic communication skills to understand work systems, instructions, etc.
• Adhere to all applicable GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), personal hygiene, and SQF (Safe Quality Food) policies and procedures as described in the European Imports – Sysco Food Safety Training Manual.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 1 Year relevant work experience.
• Frequently lift product that weighs 10lb - 75lbs and up to 100lbs.
• Frequently reach up to 72 inches.
• Constantly bend and twist while operating an electric pallet jack or forklift, retrieving products from lower shelf areas.
• Work in very extreme temperatures (cooler and/or freezer).
• Work on your feet for 10 – 12 hours daily.

Preferred Requirements

• 1 year experience operating an electric pallet jack or forklift.
• 1 year of warehouse, military, or physically active job experience.
• 1 year Selection Experience.
• 2 years consistent work history preferred.