Warehouse Order Selector - nights

European Imports; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

European Imports in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Warehouse Associate to accurately pick products for shipping and prepare orders for loading in a safe, orderly warehouse environment.

Under supervision, you will read orders, assemble items, label products, and operate an electric pallet jack or forklift in coolers and freezers, as required. The role involves long shifts, standing for 10–12 hours, and strict adherence to GMP and SQF policies.

Qualifications

• Read customer orders from label screen and select product by slot and description.
• Identify and assemble customer orders; palletize in the correct sequence.
• Attach labels on products.
• Operate an electric pallet jack or forklift to move items to dock area for staging.
• Follow GMP and SQF policies and maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Report damage and conduct daily equipment checks.

Responsibilities

• Read customer orders 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.
• Operate an electric pallet jack to move items to dock area for staging.
• Handle products with care and report any damage.
• Perform daily equipment checks and assist in cleaning tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic math

Reading orders

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 0 – 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.