Job Details
Pet Food Experts is the leading distributor of pet food and supplies to independent retailers in the US. We are looking for full time Inbound Receiver to join our Distribution Center in Des Planes, IL!
By creating a supportive culture that embraces teamwork and individuality, Pet Food Experts isn't just a team - we are a family of pet lovers passionate about supporting our customers coast-to-coast!
Full Time Employee Benefits & Perks:
- No scheduled weekends!
- Full benefits package (medical, dental and vision), 401(k)
- Safety Footwear Reimbursement
- Overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hrs./week
- Pet Perks Employee discount on pet food & supplies
- 6 Paid Holidays, including 1 floating holiday
- PTO accrual up to 128 hours (16 days) annually
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5:00a- Until work is complete
Compensation: $20/hr
Application Deadline: There is no deadline for this position because we accept applications on an ongoing basis
Position Summary: The Receiver is responsible for unloading trucks, trailers and/or containers of product (e.g. bags of dog/cat food, cases of cans, litter), as well as checking in product, breaking product down, and performing "put away" functions as necessary.
Essential Functions: - Read work orders and receive verbal instructions for work assignments including: reviewing paperwork, verifying items, locations, quantities, and printing documents and tags ensuring accuracy
- Remove load straps/load bars and place loading dock plate in truck
- Transport, restock, offload, and replenish products from trucks and/or staging areas onto the assigned warehousing racks and storage area locations, including freezer, using material handling equipment (ride-on electric pallet jack, forklift, reach truck) and manual methods
- Utilize warehouse management system Infor and/or RF scanner gun to ensure proper allocation of product checking for discrepancies
Supporting Duties: - Return final paperwork to management and notify of damaged product(s) and remove or label accordingly
- Assist with replenishment and "put away" duties
- Receive and perform cleaning/leveling assignments and maintain clean and organized work area
- Perform functions, accountabilities and supporting activities while complying with safety procedures, rules and regulations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: - MUST have experience using a High Reach
- Candidate must have ability to read, write and understand English, including identifying numbers
- Time management and independent problem solving skills
- Requires high degree of attention, skill, and dexterity in the safe control of warehouse equipment and stacking of product on the pallet
- Must be able to meet specific goals for efficiency and accuracy
- Candidate must have reliable transportation, flexible schedule, solid attendance and a positive, professional attitude
- High School Diploma or equivalent
*Any offers of employment are contingent upon passing a required background check
If you are qualified and excited about our opportunity, please apply by clicking on "Start Your Application" below or visit our website www.petfoodexperts.com and click on our Careers page to complete an application. We are not able to speak to all applicants personally, however, if we would like to reach you, we will contact you directly. Thank you for your interest!