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Warehouse Assoc. $19.50hr 4-day week

Chicago, Illinois
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We are always looking for talented, hardworking people to join the E.A. Sween family. We are a family-oriented company that understands the significance of our employees and we are successful because of our incredibly committed team. We are looking for a Warehouse associate to join our team.

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

Pay $19.50 per hour

Who We Are

Since 1955, we have been on a mission To Passionately Feed Millions Daily with High Quality Food People Enjoy!  We are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth. We continue to be successful because of talented people, just like you, who choose to join our family and call E.A. Sween home. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each and every day.  At E.A. Sween, our team members are seen, heard, and appreciated not just for what they do, but for who they are. We hope you’ll join us!

What We’re Seeking

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Warehouse Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality. If you are a team player with excellent communication skills and a dependable work history, we want you to be part of our dynamic warehouse team.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

  • Pick products accurately, minimizing damage, and placing them correctly in totes.
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment, including immediate spill cleanup.
  • Ensure temperature-controlled areas remain closed to maintain product quality.
  • Complete mandatory monthly training sessions.
  • Handle products to avoid damage, ensuring proper pricing and date coding.
  • Adhere to safety regulations and participate in safety meetings.
  • Assist with unloading trucks and organizing the warehouse.
  • Safely drive and park trucks in the yard, ensuring efficient placement for loading and unloading.
  • Start and monitor refrigeration units (reefers) to ensure proper temperature control.
  • Complete the Smith Training Systems certification training to enhance safe driving practices.
  • Take the temperatures of all inbound products, record all temperatures, document all product that is out of spec and report.
  • Acts as a yard jockey where applicable. Help to move trucks around yard, into loading docks, performs safety checks, secure trucks, and chocks wheels. (if applicable)
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by leads and supervisors

What You’ll Need (Qualifications)

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Good understanding of basic math skills.
  • Ability to stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, and reach for long periods.
  • Must be able to read and speak basic English.
  • Must meet and maintain required productivity per hour.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • Ability to lift 75 lbs.
  • Ability to push/pull 250 lbs.
  • Ability to operate a 2 – 4-wheel handcart.
  • Step safely in/out and operate company route truck per company standard practices and DOT regulations.
  • Must be able to perform kneeling, squatting, turning, reaching over shoulder height, waist level and from floor.
  • Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from 35 degrees to 75 degrees Fahrenheit (as per food safety standards).
  • Must be willing to work all hours, days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be highly motivated and willing to work in a fast-paced environment.

How You’ll Find Success at EAS

  • Value People Most of All: Show respect & 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 & 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, and ask questions to understand.
  • Serve Up Exceptional Experiences: Provide value to customers, take pride in your work, and help others to be successful.
  • Enjoy What You Do! Have a positive attitude, Live the Spirit of E.A. Sween, and celebrate success.
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