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Founded in 1991, Testa Produce, Inc. is the successor entity to the original Dominick Testa and Sons. Testa Produce's roots date back to 1912, with founder Dominick Testa selling stalks of celery door-to-door out of a basket. The creation of the Chicago Terminal Produce Market provided a central selling location for years. As the restaurant industry evolved, so did Testa Produce. In 2011, Testa expanded yet again and moved into its new home: a 91,300 square foot facility to accommodate an ever-growing list of restaurant, hotel and food service customers.

Responsibilities

• Load trucks, trailers, and containers using forklifts, pallet jacks, or by hand
• Verify outgoing shipments against documentation (bills of lading, invoices, packing slips)
• Properly stack, secure, and arrange products to prevent damage during transport to ensure proper palletization of product, including heavier products on the bottom and separation of allergen and iced product
• Secure and wrap pallets by hand or with wrapping machines to ensure product stability during transport and storage
• Check the temperature of trucks before loading to ensure compliance with company and food safety standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with safety regulations
• Report damages, shortages, or quality issues to supervisors
• Operate equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) safely and in accordance with company and OSHA standards
• Collaborate with warehouse team members to ensure accurate order fulfillment

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• At least 1 year of recent and successful experience performing the above functions in a significant manufacturing or warehouse/distribution environment (preferably in the food industry)
• Exceptional customer-focused skills with the ability to simplify complex information into user-friendly formats
• Ability to work with others in a team environment and independently
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow directions and willingness to learn
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently to effectively communicate with others

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist, and reach
• Work in cold and wet cooler conditions for extended periods
• Stand or walk for long periods of time

Pay

$18.00/hour

Schedule

• 5-day work week (Saturdays off and one day off during the week)
• Start time: 7:00pm until the work is completed
• Some mandatory holiday work included

Benefits

• Great company benefits starting 90 days of employment: Medical & Dental Insurance
• Employee Paid Benefits at 120 days (includes LIFE, STD & LTD)
• Employee Purchase Program with any items we sell
• Employee Unleaded Fuel Program on-site available at 90 days
• 401k available at 120 days of employment for the Employee Contribution