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Pet Food Experts

2nd Shift Order Selector

Pet Food Experts, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Pet Food Experts is the leading distributor of pet food and supplies to independent retailers in the US. We have an immediate need for full time Warehouse Associates to join our Distribution Center in Des Plaines, IL!

By creating a supportive culture that embraces teamwork and individuality, Pet Food Experts isn't just a team - we are a family of pet lovers passionate about supporting our customers coast-to-coast.

Full Time Employee Benefits & Perks:No scheduled weekends!Full benefits package (medical, dental and vision), 401(k)Safety Footwear ReimbursementOvertime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hrs./weekPet Perks Employee discount on pet food & supplies6 Paid Holidays, including 1 floating holidayPTO accrual up to 128 hours (16 days) annuallyCompensation:

Starting rate is $19/hr.+ dependent upon position.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, multiple shifts available- We are looking for candidates who have the flexibility to move to a 1pm or 2pm start in the near future.

Application Deadline:

There is no deadline for this position because we accept applications on an ongoing basis

ORDER SELECTORS, EXPEDITORS AND BREAKDOWN ASSOCIATES

Our Warehouse Teams accurately replenish product or fulfill customer orders by selecting, moving and loading products (e.g. bags of dog/cat food, cases of cans, litter) from warehousing racks and storage areas onto pallets both manually and operating warehouse equipment.

Essential Functions/Requirements:

Safely and solely bend, lift, move materials up to 50 lbs. repetitively and continuously throughout shift, manually and by operating warehouse equipmentBuild pallets accurately, properly, and efficiently to ensure product is not damaged upon delivery to our customersCandidate must be able to read, write and understand English, including identifying numbersPerform assigned functions, accountabilities and supporting activities while complying with safety procedures, rules and regulationsCandidate must have reliable transportation, flexible schedule, solid attendance and a positive, professional attitudeSome positions may require the candidate to be assigned to the walk-in freezer. This requires the ability to work in temperatures at or below -5 degrees F for long periods of time while wearing required personal protective equipment provided by the companyRequirements

Experience in safely operating warehouse equipment (e.g. forklift, pallet jack, high reach truck), preferredStrong attention to detail and accuracy requiredHigh degree of skill and dexterity in operation and safe control of warehouse equipmentExperience and certification for an electric pallet jack, a plusExperience with Infor WMS, a plus

*Any offers of employment are contingent upon passing a required background check

Pet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer. Pet Food Experts does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

Salary Description

$19/hr