Jewel-Osco is hiring Orderselectors to work in their Melrose Park Food Distribution Center! Join their team today and make $16.60/hour!
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Hiring Company: Jewel-Osco
Since 1899, Jewel-Osco has been committed to bringing quality service, exceptional stores and great products throughout Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.
At Jewel-Osco, your future starts now! Jewel-Osco offers a range of career opportunities in a dynamic retail environment. Jewel- Osco promotes from within whenever possible – many of the top management began as part-time or full-time store employees.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- SOLID EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (no job-hopping)
- Resume required
- Valid driver’s license or state I.D. AND social security card REQUIRED
- Personal vehicle highly preferred
- Work schedules five to six days per week
- OPEN work availability REQUIRED
- 4am, 8am, 4pm, and 10pm shifts
- Ability to work in freezer -20 degrees below zero
- The individual must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods
- Individual will be standing and walking on smooth concrete and/or wood
- Bending at the waist and knees is required when selecting and moving empty pallets
- Climbing is necessary when selecting. A “kick start” will be used to select from 2nd and 3rd level pick positions
- Manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance are required.
- Ability to speak, stand, walk and move rapidly for entire work shift
- Ability to bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently
- Ability to do repetitious arm movements above and below shoulder level required for selection of product
- Ability to work with job related aids such as selection labels, pick hooks and moving pallets
- Basic math skills are required
- Manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance are required
- Ability to speak, stand, walk and move rapidly for entire work shift
- Ability to bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently
- Ability to use and operate related work aides to include motor driven pallet jacks and forklifts in a safe, productive manner
- Mental alertness is necessary to ensure safe and accurate completion of work activities.
- Ability to learn proper selection procedures, shipping and receiving techniques
- Safe operating techniques of motor-driven pallet jacks and forklifts
- Previous warehouse experience preferred
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Use of Vocollect device to ensure the correct assembly of product
- Occasional use of Red Prairie Computer Terminal on associate’s shift to record a change in labor standard activities
- Drive to specific voice pick slots
- Picking product in the first and second level pick slots
- Use a pick hook to reach cases on the back of pallets in levels 1 & 2
- Pull empty pallets in the Flow racks, slide and lift into pallet return slot
- Assemble and shrink-wrap pallet for shipping
- Proper pallet construction, ensuring product reaches the customer
- Walk to assigned module and floor
- Use kick cart when picking product in the second level pick slots
- Remove empty pallets pick slot, slide and lift into pallet return slot
- Clean the module floor area of all damage, debris, and trash
- When full case selection is completed, it may be necessary to assist in the palletizing lanes
- Responsible for performing all job duties with honesty and integrity
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Physically demanding, labor-intensive position
- Exposure to potential hazards exists with respect to equipment necessary to perform job duties
- Occasional exposure to facility pest control fumes
- Workplace temperature ranges are consistent by department. Employees work in departments which may range in temperatures from 80 degrees to -20 degrees F
- Personal Protective Equipment is provided
- Noise exposure is within normal warehouse expectations. Earplugs are available upon request.
- Work is performed under typical warehouse conditions. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, movement of tractors and trailers
- Work environment is fast-paced
PAY:
- $16.60/hour
- Union position
- 90-day probation
- Eligible for benefits on 91st day of employment
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