Warehouse Worker

Dot Foods Inc.; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated warehouse workers to join their team. This role involves operating forklifts and handling products in various temperature environments. You'll receive comprehensive training to ensure safety and efficiency while fulfilling customer orders. With a strong family culture and commitment to inclusivity, this company offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow in a supportive environment. Join a team where your contributions are valued and respected.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Profit-Sharing

Bonuses for Performance

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a physical abilities test.

Responsibilities

• Use a forklift to navigate the warehouse and fulfill orders.
• Lift and pick products from high shelves.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Physical Strength

Safety Awareness

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

If you're up for a new challenge in an exciting environment unlike any other, you may be ready to step into the Dot Foods warehouse - the heart and soul of our business. As a warehouse worker, you'll use a forklift and other heavy machinery to navigate our warehouse, pull products, and fulfill customer orders from one of three warehouse environments: dry (room temperature), cooler (36 degrees), or frozen (-5 degrees). We'll train you on all the equipment you'll be using so that you can perform in a safe and effective manner at all times.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lift cases (average case weight is 14 pounds, maximum case weight 60 pounds)
• Pick product from high shelves
• Obtain required forklift certification during our in-house training

YOU MUST HAVE

• High School Diploma, General Equivalency Degree, or relevant work experience
• Safety first mindset
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to pass a standard physical abilities test to ensure you can meet physical demands of the job
• Sufficient vision and hearing necessary to operate powered equipment safely
• Good attendance record

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Previous warehouse experience
• Background in production-based job

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Schedule: Full time, schedule TBD
• Warehouse environment with temperature extremes ranging from 5 degrees in frozen to ambient temperatures in dry

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.