Attention Job Seekers with Disabilities and barriers to employment! James Emmett and Company is working with a local company in Romeoville, IL implementing an inclusive employment initiative for job seekers with disabilities and other employment barriers…Come one, come all!
We are hiring immediately for full-time 2nd shift Order Selector (Electronic Pallet Jack) positions
Job Description
- Full-time
- Starting Pay: $19.50/Hr.
- Shift Days: Sunday – Thursday
- Shift Time: 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Overview
Good people, working with good people, for our common good. A natural, organic, specialty, and fresh food distributor is all about “good” and is growing, so there’s never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you’re enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food, and good service, then, we’d love to talk to you!
Primary Responsibilities
The Warehouse Selector is responsible for the accurate and efficient selection of product in our warehouse. An Electronic Pallet Jack will be used primarily in selection and transportation. The Warehouse Selector is also responsible for the proper preparation of shipments to our customers from the warehouse.
Essential Functions
- Pick up proper selecting documents prior to the order selection process.
- Select and separate warehouse product by account and stop number as designated by the computer-generated label.
- Match product description with label description.
- Build pallets within the warehouse according to customer guidelines.
- Maintain production standards, while minimizing errors.
- Transport, via stand-up electric pallet jack, the completed orders to an appropriate staging area in the warehouse.
- Return completed selecting documents to the proper collection site per specifications of the Shipping Department in the warehouse.
- Other warehouse duties and special projects as requested.
- Must maintain good attendance.
- Maintain safe work practices in the warehouse.
- Maintain safeguards of confidential warehouse company information.
Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:
- A minimum of one (1) year of previous experience in a distribution center or warehouse atmosphere is preferred.
- Previous experience operating powered warehouse industrial equipment (i.e., forklift, pallet jacks, stock pickers, etc.) preferred.
- Must have the ability to communicate well with internal customers and management.
- Must have the ability to follow safe warehouse working practices, as instructed
- Must have the ability to efficiently work independently of direct supervision within the warehouse.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential warehouse functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to carry, lift, and or move up to 55 pounds. The associate is required to sit. The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, and climb in the warehouse. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a warehouse environment where temperatures can vary from very cool to very warm. The associate is also exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise levels in the warehouse work environment are typically low to moderate.
Benefits after 30 days
- Health/Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Short term & long-term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
- Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
- Holiday pay for company-designated holidays
At JEC, we are a national team of Disability Inclusion Experts with years of experience in sourcing people with disabilities and barriers to employment. We take the time to get to know each job seeker we work with to understand your skills and experience. Our Experts are with you every step of the way, giving support as needed. To learn more, go to www.jamesemmettandcompany.com
James Emmett and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.