Warehouse Specialist A

Illes Foods; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with immediate match

HSA

Job summary

ILLES Foods is seeking a Warehouse Specialist A to accurately receive raw materials and ship finished goods. The role requires forklift certification, basic math, and good organizational skills. You will drive a company vehicle, perform ERP transactions, and help ensure safety and quality across the warehouse.

Attention to detail, teamwork, and reliability are essential as you may cross-train in other departments and support production schedules throughout the day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years warehouse experience.
• Forklift certified.
• Strong math, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify the accurate receipt of raw materials and shipment of finished goods.
• Drive company vehicle as needed.
• Maintain GMP practices and food safety standards.
• Operate forklift and perform Ross ERP system transactions.
• Cross-train in other departments and support production as required.

Skills

Forklift certification

Attention to detail

Mathematics

Teamwork

Time management

Reading comprehension

Communication

Safety oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ross ERP

Job description

ILLES Foods Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse Specialist A

Reports To: Materials Handling Supervisor

FLSA: Permanent, Full Time, Non-Exempt

Hours: 7am-4pm, Monday-Friday

About Us: Specializing in custom-crafted culinary solutions—from beverage bases and sauces to marinades and seasonings—ILLES Foods has partnered with food service chains, manufacturers, and retailers across the U.S. since 1927. Our Food Innovation expertise, creativity, and speed to market, combined with a laser focus on customer experience, make us a key partner in product development. As a family-owned, woman-run business, our growth is fueled by deeply held values: operating with integrity, maintaining intentional curiosity, and strong relationship building through the power of partnership. At ILLES Foods, we strive to be the ingredient that elevates food and enriches the lives of our partners, internal and external.

Position Summary:

• The accurate receipt of all raw materials or the accurate shipment of all finished goods
• Drive company vehicle
• Basic knowledge of required Ross ERP System transactions
• Maintain good work habits and GMP practices
• Ability to maintain forklift certification
• Must have good math and organizational skills
• Follow all Company safety policies and procedures
• Must be flexible to cross‑train in other departments within the company
• Finished product verification of all items in transit to warehouse facility
• Batch verification of all items in transit to and from all production facilities
• Bulk staging and or breakout staging of material for jobs in production.
• Maintain appropriate and professional written and verbal communication.
• Ensure that food safety, legality, integrity and quality standards are always maintained.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Management.
• Regular attendance for scheduled shifts is a requirement of this position.

Minimum Job Requirements: High school diploma or equivalentrequired.Minimum 2 years warehouse experience

required. Food industry experiencepreferred.

Required Skills

• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Adherence to policy, procedure and attendance requirements
• Certified forklift driver.
• Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Flexibility ‑ Able to handle pressure and change
• Initiative – Taking action to begin a process, often done without direct managerial influence. Includes sharing ideas, helping to improve business, speaking up about problems, and suggesting potential solutions.
• Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems
• Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Read, speak, and write fluent English
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Teamwork ‑work closely with all departments in a professional, cooperative manner.
• Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds continuously.
• Ability to handle 55‑gallon drums after training.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand continuously.
• Bend, stoop, climb, reach above shoulder, crouch, push and pull frequently.
• Use feet, hands, wrist, arms, and shoulders constantly.
• Work while standing on a 10‑foot stepladder with rails.
• Temperature variation of 55 to 110 degrees

What We Offer: We are a core-value driven, inclusive team that values innovation, growth, and impact. We offer career development, mentorship, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits—including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with immediate match, HSA, EAP, life, disability, and more!

Disclaimer: The job description provides a general overview of the work, not a detailed list of all tasks and skills. Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities as required by law. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a health or safety risk. Employees must follow job-related instructions and perform additional duties as per federal and state laws. The listed requirements are the minimum needed to perform the job effectively. Employment is "at-will," meaning it can be terminated at any time. ILLES Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (M/F/D/V)