Warehouse Order Selector- Day

European Imports; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Warehouse Associate to efficiently select and prepare products for shipping. You will be responsible for using an electric pallet jack, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining a clean work environment. This role requires physical endurance as you'll work on your feet for long hours in varying temperatures.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 1 year relevant work experience required.
• Ability to frequently lift products weighing 10-75lbs, up to 100lbs.

Responsibilities

• Select products from stock and place orders on pallets.
• Operate an electric pallet jack to transport products.
• Maintain cleanliness in the work area and perform daily equipment checks.

Skills

Product selection

Communication skills

Lifting and handling products

Operating pallet jack

Adherence to GMP

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Forklift

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 of 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.