Warehouse Associate - Joliet, IL

Position Summary

This position is responsible for verifying that correct orders are loaded and unloaded in our refrigerated warehouse. Candidates must be able to bend, pick up, lift, carry, and transfer 50 lbs. of boxed product safely.

Essential Functions

• Complete customer orders & prepare for trailers, ensuring accuracy each time.
• Load & unload trailers in a timely manner in accordance with the Labor Management System.
• Verify all in & outbound loads are the correct size/quantity/product.
• Follow structured shipping & receiving process.
• Load LTL orders according with delivery.
• Receive & put away products in an accurate & efficient manner while staying within compliance of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Dispose of waste materials and by-products.
• Communicate potential problems or issues with leads and/or supervisors.
• Follow all safety policies & procedures.
• Consistently at work and on time.
• Maintain clean, organized warehouse & work environment.
• Manual case picking, labeling, and cleaning as needs determine.

Other Duties as Assigned

Other duties as assigned by supervisor or coordinator.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; required
• Experience: 1 year forklift experience. Warehouse Management System experience; a plus

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance & Vision Insurance after 60 days
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness options
• 401(k) & Roth IRA
• Immediate Accrued Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Holiday Pay
• Sick Pay
• Onsite WELcare Clinic
• Onsite Chiropractic Clinic
• Onsite Fitness Center and WELness Coach

About WEL Companies, Inc.

In 1975 Wally Tielens and his son, Bruce had a simple vision for a family business that quickly grew into an industry leading refrigerated trucking business. What began as a two-truck business soon blossomed into more than 400 trucks and 700 trailers that provide award winning nationwide service to some of the largest companies in the food, beverage, and dairy industries.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.