Warehouse Associate – Day Shift $19.50hr | 4 Days/Week | NO WEEKENDS | Woodridge, IL

Key Responsibilities

• Pick products accurately, minimize damage, and place items correctly in totes.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace, including immediate spill cleanup.
• Complete mandatory monthly training sessions.
• Handle products carefully to avoid damage; ensure proper pricing and date coding.
• Follow safety regulations and participate in safety meetings.
• Assist with unloading trucks and organizing the warehouse.
• Safely drive and park trucks in the yard for efficient loading/unloading.
• Complete Smith Training Systems certification to enhance safe driving practices.
• Take temperatures of all inbound products, record every reading, document out-of-spec items, and report.
• Assist as a yard jockey (if applicable): move trucks around the yard and into docks; perform safety checks; secure trucks and chock wheels.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by leads and supervisors to support team objectives.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• Good basic math skills.
• Able to stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods.
• Able to read and speak basic English.
• Meet and maintain required productivity per hour.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• Lift up to 75 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 250 lbs.
• Operate a 2-4 wheel handcart.
• Step safely in/out and operate a company route truck per standard practices and DOT regulations.
• Perform kneeling, squatting, turning, and reaching (over shoulder height, at waist level, and from the floor).
• Work in 35 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit environments (per food safety standards).

Schedule

All hours as needed, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 8 Paid Holidays.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with Company Match – fully vested after 2 years.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Recognition Program (Boss Bucks).

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Warehouse Associate with a strong work ethic who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to safety and quality.

Pay

Hourly Pay: $19.50, consistent with our internal compensation framework.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 8 Paid Holidays.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with Company Match – fully vested after 2 years.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Recognition Program (Boss Bucks).

Schedule

All hours as needed, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• Good basic math skills.
• Able to stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods.
• Able to read and speak basic English.
• Meet and maintain required productivity per hour.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• Lift up to 75 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 250 lbs.
• Operate a 2-4 wheel handcart.
• Step safely in/out and operate a company route truck per standard practices and DOT regulations.
• Perform kneeling, squatting, turning, and reaching (over shoulder height, at waist level, and from the floor).
• Work in 35 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit environments (per food safety standards).

Success

• Value People Most of All: Show respect and care, embrace diversity, and empower others.
• Commit to Safety Everyday: See something, say something, do something; practice safe behavior and celebrate safety success.
• Invest in Our Company to Thrive: Share ideas to improve, learn and grow, and embrace change.
• Think Before Doing and Act Decisively: Make thoughtful decisions, work together to find solutions, and do what’s right.
• Welcome Constructive Straight Talk: Be honest and respectful even when difficult; be open to ideas and feedback; ask questions to understand.
• Serve Up Exceptional Experiences: Provide value to customers, take pride in your work, and help others be successful.
• Enjoy What You Do: Have a positive attitude, live the spirit of E.A. Sween, and celebrate success.

E.a. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability.