Warehouse Worker - 2nd Shift

M. J. Kellner Foodservice; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Pension

Paid time off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

7 paid holidays

Job summary

M. J. Kellner Foodservice is seeking a reliable Second Shift Warehouse Worker to pick, stack, and stage customer orders in a fast-paced warehouse near Springfield.

This full-time, non-exempt role operates Sunday through Thursday evenings, with overtime as needed, and focuses on accuracy, safety, and timely deliveries. The position involves lifting up to 60 pounds, working across freezer, cooler, and dry zones, and using forklifts and pallet jacks.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret product labels and order data.
• Ability to work safely with forklift equipment in a busy warehouse.
• Strong teamwork and communication to meet daily deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Picks product in all temperature zones (Freezer, Cooler, Dry dock).
• Uses warehouse tools safely and as instructed.
• Ensures pallets are presentable and correctly stacked for transport.
• Meets safety and performance standards and follows procedures.
• Complete daily workload in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Reading labels

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical endurance

Communication

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Inventory software

Job description

Sunday-Thursday, 6:00 PM to 2:30 AM (overtime does occur)

About Us

M. J. Kellner is a locally owned broadline foodservice distributor. We have everything a commercial kitchen needs to operate. We sell to restaurants, nursing homes, hospitals, and schools within a 125-mile radius of Springfield. We have been serving central Illinois for more than 100 years and are proud members of this community. Bill Kellner, our third-generation owner, did not have a 4th generation to carry on the family legacy, so he initiated an Employee Stock Ownership Plan in 2013. On October 31, 2021, the company became 100% employee owned. This is at no cost to our employees and is a very generous retirement benefit for us to look forward to and work hard for every day.

Summary

The Second Shift Warehouse Worker accurately and productively picks, stacks, and stages customer orders to meet daily deadlines and ensure that we consistently and reliably deliver successtoour customers.

This is a very PHYSICAL job with OVERNIGHT hours.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Picks product in all temperature zones as directed (Freezer, Cooler, Dry dock).
• Uses assigned tools and equipment safely and as instructed.
• Ensures all pallets are presentable to customers and meet the company's commitmentto quality: pallet width variance, height, and repack case weight. All items on pallet are properly stacked and secured for safe transport.
• Meets or exceeds all company safety and performance expectations, follows all handbook and operations policies and procedures.
• 40 hours per week guarantee.
• Sunday through Thursday, 6:00 PM to 2:30 AM (overtime does occur).
• Ability to complete daily workload as instructed in a high volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to read pack size, order labels, and match to visible items and other data.
• Ability to perform computer lookup/inquiries to determine product location and/or description.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, able to communicate on a professional level.
• Team mindset with the ability to successfullywork both independently and cooperatively with peers.
• Knowledge and practice of safe lifting techniques.

Work Environment

This job operates in a warehouse environment, which includes variable temperatures, exposure to noise and vibrations from forklifts/other equipment, and operating near moving mechanical parts, such as forklifts and ride-on pallet jacks.

Physical Demands

• Walking and standing for most of the shift
• Some stooping, kneeling, and crouching
• Reaching and carrying with hands and arms
• Lifting and carrying 60 pounds most of the shift, occasionally heavier
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate warehouse tools and equipment
• Ability to hear and speak into headset
• Close visual work on computer terminal

Job Type: Full-time, Non-exempt

Compensation:The starting wage is $22.25/hr + $1.00 shift differential, which equals $23.25/hr. Upon completing one year of employment, the hourly wage will increase by $2.00.

Available Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; flexible spending account; Employee Assistance Program; employee discount on product; life insurance; paid time off; 7 paid holidays; Employee Stock Ownership Plan; pension; as well as other company perks.

AAP/EEO Statement

M. J. Kellner Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, responsibilities, and activities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.